Georgia HB530: Courts; authorization for electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; provide

What the bill says

To amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time, place, and procedure, so as to provide for authorization for the electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for fees; to provide for access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time, place, and procedure, so as to provide for authorization for the electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for fees; to provide for access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time, place, and procedure, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "15-9-86.2. (a)(1) On or before January 1, 2028, in conformance with standards and rules promulgated by the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, and except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, all probate courts shall provide for the electronic filing of all pleadings and any other document related thereto in any civil matter in a probate court and provide for the acceptance of payments and remittances by electronic means. H. B. LC 48 1457 (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a court's electronic filing service provider may …

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Sponsors

• Brian Strickland (R, 42) · primary sponsor
• Rob Leverett (R, 123) · primary sponsor
• Matt Reeves (R, 99)
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, 14)
• Trey Kelley (R, 16)
• Mary Oliver (D, 84)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 5, 2026: Act 383
3. May 5, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 6, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. March 27, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. March 25, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. March 25, 2026: Senate Third Read
8. March 18, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. January 12, 2026: Senate Recommitted
10. January 12, 2026: Senate Taken from Table

Votes

• House Vote #781 (March 27, 2026): 159 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #806 (March 25, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #207 (March 6, 2025): 174 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB530?

HB530 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Courts; authorization for electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; provide.

What does HB530 do?

In its own words: To amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time, place, and procedure, so as to provide for authorization for the electronic filing of pleadings in probate court; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for fees; to provide for access to pleadings for certain staff and litigants; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB530?

Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB530?

Brian Strickland (R, 42), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB530?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70513