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GA HB1418
GA HB1418Georgia Resource Exchange and Sharing for Community Uplift and Emergency Resilience (RESCUER) Act; enact
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize local governments to establish resource recovery programs in order to reduce hunger and food waste and to utilize a digital platform for such programs; to provide requirements for digital platforms; to limit liability of participants in certain circumstances; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Georgia Resource Exchange and Sharing for Community Uplift and Emergency Resilience (RESCUER) Act, authorizes local governments in Georgia to create "resource recovery programs" aimed at reducing hunger and food waste. These programs will utilize a digital platform to connect individuals, food banks, restaurants, and grocery stores within a local community to share food. The bill specifies that the digital platform must limit participation to members of the local community and importantly, it provides legal protection, or limits liability, for individuals or businesses who in good faith share food through these programs, shielding them from criminal penalties or civil damages unless their actions involve recklessness or intentional misconduct.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Segun Adeyina (D)*,
Arlene Beckles (D)*,
Viola Davis (D)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Derrick McCollum (R)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73472 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243433 |
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