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HB1434 • 2025

Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide

Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Jenkins, David
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the existence of penalties but does not specify amounts in this summary section.

HB1434: Rules for Land Near Airports

This law requires local governments to identify areas near airports and create rules about how land in those zones can be used.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the identification of airport affected areas.
  • Provides for public notice and a public hearing before regulations are adopted.
  • Requires the adoption, administration, and enforcement of regulations regarding land use in these areas.
  • Sets standards for adopting such regulations.
  • Allows local governments to consult with the Department of Transportation.
  • Lets local governments choose their own methods for enforcing regulations.
  • Creates a method for requesting variances from the rules.
  • Provides for penalties related to violations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments responsible for air facilities and land use
  • People or businesses in areas identified as being near airports

Terms To Know

Airport affected area
An area of land that is subject to regulations because it is located near an airport.
Variance
A special request for permission to be exempt from a specific rule under certain conditions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The summary does not list the exact penalties or fines.
  • Specific details on how local governments must enforce regulations are left to each locality's chosen methods.
  • Conflicting older laws will be repealed, but their names are not listed in this text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide