Plain English Breakdown
The bill status indicates it passed both chambers, but no effective date is listed in the metadata or summary text.
HB1360: Prohibits Class Action Suits for Local Tax Refunds
This bill changes Georgia law to stop groups of people from filing class action lawsuits against counties and cities regarding tax or license fee refunds.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Code Section 48-5-380 concerning refunds of taxes and license fees by local governments.
- Prohibits the use of class action suits to seek these specific refunds from counties and municipalities.
Who It Names or Affects
- Counties in Georgia
- Municipalities (cities) in Georgia
Limits and Unknowns
- The official source material does not specify the exact date this law will take effect.
- It is unclear if this change applies only to new lawsuits filed after the effective date or also affects cases already in progress.