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HB1125 • 2025

Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; add independent filmmakers to list of entities eligible to claim tax credits for qualified production activities

Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; add independent filmmakers to list of entities eligible to claim tax credits for qualified production activities

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The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Neal, Yasmin
Last action
2026-02-04
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows it passed both chambers but reached final enrollment; however, no effective date is listed in the metadata or summary.

Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act Update

This bill changes Georgia law to let independent filmmakers apply for tax credits on qualified production work.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the 'Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act'.
  • Adds independent filmmakers to the list of entities eligible to claim tax credits for qualified production activities.
  • Provides a definition related to these changes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Independent filmmakers in Georgia

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify the exact dollar amount of the tax credits.
  • The effective date is mentioned as a purpose but no specific date is provided in the summary or metadata.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-04 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; add independent filmmakers to list of entities eligible to claim tax credits for qualified production activities