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HB1252 • 2025

Homes for Georgians First Act; enact

Homes for Georgians First Act; enact

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Sponsor
Olaleye, Phil
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill has passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but the effective date is not listed in the provided metadata.

Homes for Georgians First Act

This bill changes Georgia law to stop certain groups from buying single-family homes in specific situations.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends the state code regarding property transfers (conveyances).
  • Prohibits certain entities from acquiring an interest in a single-family residence under certain circumstances.
  • Provides definitions for terms used in the law.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these changes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Entities attempting to acquire an interest in single-family residences
  • Owners of single-family homes involved in property transfers

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not list which specific entities are prohibited from buying homes.
  • The source material does not explain the exact circumstances under which these purchases are banned.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Homes for Georgians First Act; enact