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HB474 • 2025

Revenue and taxation; repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy

Revenue and taxation; repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy

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Sponsor
Last action
2025-02-20
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows it passed both chambers, but no effective date is listed in the metadata.

HB474: Removing a Tax Break for Long-Term Hotel Stays

This bill removes an exemption that currently stops taxes from being charged on hotel rooms after guests stay there continuously for more than 30 days.

What This Bill Does

  • Repeals the rule that exempts charges paid for continuous use of a room or lodging after the first 30 days.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state the specific date when this change will take effect.
  • The source material does not explain how much additional tax revenue this change might generate.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-20 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Revenue and taxation; repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy