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HB1165 • 2025

Georgia Urban Sustainable Gardens Act; enact

Georgia Urban Sustainable Gardens Act; enact

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Sponsor
Scott, Sandra
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'certain municipalities' in the official text implies restrictions on which cities can participate, but the source does not define those restrictions.

Georgia Urban Sustainable Gardens Act

This law requires the Department of Community Affairs to list state-owned land available for community gardens and sets rules for cities to create, fund, and maintain these spaces.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Department of Community Affairs to compile a list of state-owned real property that may be used for community gardens.
  • Provides for the establishment and maintenance of community gardens in certain municipalities.
  • Sets requirements for such community gardens.
  • Allows municipalities to provide funding for these community gardens.
  • Authorizes leasing or other arrangements to make state-owned real property available as a garden site.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Georgia Department of Community Affairs
  • Certain local city governments and municipalities in Georgia
  • State agencies that own real property

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not specify which cities are considered 'certain municipalities' eligible for these gardens.
  • The text mentions requirements and funding but does not list the specific rules or dollar amounts involved.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Georgia Urban Sustainable Gardens Act; enact