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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 13 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery in medical malpractice actions, so as to provide for an exemption in medical malpractice actions for the primary residences of health care providers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Health Care Homestead Protection Act," amends Georgia law to provide a new exemption for health care providers who are individuals. Specifically, it creates an exemption for their primary residence, which includes the home and any attached real property or mobile home, from being seized or sold to satisfy debts or judgments arising from medical malpractice lawsuits. This means that in most medical malpractice cases, a doctor's or nurse's home cannot be taken to pay off a claim. However, this protection has exceptions: it does not apply to tax liens owed to the government, debts that are already secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on the property, or obligations stemming from criminal restitution orders. This new protection will go into effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any new claims, liens, or judgments filed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Michelle Au (D)*,
Demetrius Douglas (D)*,
Matt Hatchett (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Mark Newton (R)*,
Matt Reeves (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72767 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241303 |
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