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HB521 • 2025

Local government; deannexation of certain properties; revise procedures

Local government; deannexation of certain properties; revise procedures

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Sponsor
Anderson, Victor
Last action
2026-03-31
Official status
Senate Tabled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB521: Changes to Rules for Removing Land from City Limits

This bill changes the official rules in Georgia that cities must follow when removing certain properties from their boundaries.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Article 8 of Chapter 36, Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding municipal deannexation.
  • Revises procedures related to the deannexation of certain properties.

Terms To Know

Deannexation
The process of removing land or property from a city's boundaries, as referenced in the bill title.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not explain the specific steps of the new procedures.
  • The effective date is mentioned but not specified in the provided text.
  • Details on how property owners can request deannexation are missing from the available source material.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-31 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Tabled

Official Summary Text

Local government; deannexation of certain properties; revise procedures