Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1035: Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026; enact
Status: In committee, February 26, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to provide for civil remedies and penalties; to make conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to prohibit foreclosure sales based on liens from condominium and property owners' associations for unpaid assessments…
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to prohibit foreclosure sales based on liens from condominium and property owners' associations for unpaid assessments; to provide for assessments from condominium associations and property owners' associations to be considered unsecured debts; to prohibit forced sales of owner occupied dwellings for nontax service charges; to prohibit utilities from foreclosing on owner occupied dwellings for unpaid service fees; to prohibit tax sales based on nontax service charges; to provide for civil remedies and penalties; to make conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: H. B. 1035 LC 62 0241 SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026." SECTION 2. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended …
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, 76) · primary sponsor
- Viola Davis (D, 87)
- Kim Schofield (D, 63)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Taylor, Rhonda (D, 92)
- David Huddleston (R, 72)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1035?
- HB1035 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026; enact.
- What does HB1035 do?
- In its own words: To amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to prohibit foreclosure sales based on liens from condominium and property owners' associations for unpaid assessments…
- What is the status of HB1035?
- In committee as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (February 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1035?
- Sandra Scott (D, 76), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1035?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72365
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