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HB1222 • 2025

Property; regulation of specialized land transactions; provide issuance of statements of accounts

Property; regulation of specialized land transactions; provide issuance of statements of accounts

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Sponsor
Lewis-Ward, Regina
Last action
2026-02-18
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB1222: Rules for Specialized Land Transactions and Account Statements

This bill changes Georgia law to require the issuance of statements of accounts in specialized land transactions.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding regulation of specialized land transactions.
  • Provides for the issuance of statements of accounts for these specific property deals.
  • Sets rules for what information must be in the account statement and how to request it.
  • Defines legal consequences if a seller fails to provide the required statement.
  • Amends Code Section 44-14-15 regarding fees for future conveyances to include a cross-reference.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Parties involved in specialized land transactions under Georgia law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The effective date has not been set yet.
  • Specific details on fees, deadlines, or exact procedures are not listed in the provided summary text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-18 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Official Summary Text

Property; regulation of specialized land transactions; provide issuance of statements of accounts