Georgia HB414: Elections; "person" to include certain nonresidents; revise definition

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise the definition of "person" to include certain nonresidents of the state; to provide the State Ethics Commission with supplementary investigatory powers related to persons, documents, or information located outside of the state; to revise venue provisions to address out-of-state persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise the definition of "person" to include certain nonresidents of the state; to provide the State Ethics Commission with supplementary investigatory powers related to persons, documents, or information located outside of the state; to revise venue provisions to address out-of-state persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, is amended in Code Section 21-5-3, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (19) as follows: "(19) 'Person' means an individual, partnership, committee, association, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, trust, professional corporation, or other business entity recognized in the State of Georgia, labor organization, or any other organization or group of persons, and shall include a 'nonresident' as that term is defined H. B. LC 47 3360 in Code Section 9-10-90 who commits an act or omission or transacts business with the state which if performed by a resident of this state would be subject to this chapter." SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in …

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Sponsors

• Randy Robertson (R, 29) · primary sponsor
• Jones, Todd (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• DeLoach, Buddy (R)
• Stan Gunter (R, 8)
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, 14)
• Scott Holcomb (D, 101)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Act 438
2. May 11, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 11, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 6, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. February 11, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. February 5, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. February 5, 2026: Senate Third Read
8. February 5, 2026: Senate Engrossed
9. February 3, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. January 12, 2026: Senate Recommitted

Votes

• House Vote #503 (February 11, 2026): 169 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #521 (February 5, 2026): 50 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Vote #97 (February 26, 2025): 153 yea, 9 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB414?

HB414 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Elections; "person" to include certain nonresidents; revise definition.

What does HB414 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise the definition of "person" to include certain nonresidents of the state; to provide the State Ethics Commission with supplementary investigatory powers related to persons, documents, or information located outside of the state; to revise venue provisions to address out-of-state persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB414?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Act 438 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB414?

Randy Robertson (R, 29), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB414?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70255