Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the intent and scope of the fee prohibition but truncates before providing the specific definitions or legislative findings mentioned in the summary.
Disabled Veteran Home Modification Act
This bill proposes to stop counties, cities, and other government groups in Georgia from charging disabled veterans certain fees for home changes needed because of their disability.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits counties, municipal corporations (cities), and other governmental entities from charging disabled veterans specific fees related to residential improvements made to accommodate the veteran's disability status.
- Amends Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding rules for local governments.
- Provides a legal definition for terms used in this act.
- Includes legislative findings that explain why this law is being created.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new fee prohibitions.
Who It Names or Affects
- Disabled veterans who need to make changes to their homes due to a disability status.
- Counties and municipal corporations (cities) in Georgia.
- Other governmental entities involved in approving or charging fees for home improvements.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not list the exact fees that are prohibited, only stating they relate to residential improvements for disability accommodation.
- As of March 31, 2026, this bill was tabled in the Senate. While it passed both chambers and reached final enrollment according to status notes, its current legal standing or effective date is uncertain based on the provided text.