Georgia HB1066: Nuisances; immunity from public and private nuisance claims; provide

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding nuisances, so as to provide immunity from public and private nuisance claims; to provide for immunity for nuisance claims based on changed conditions; to permit nuisance claims for changed conditions relating to changes in the historical operating schedule; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding nuisances, so as to provide immunity from public and private nuisance claims; to provide for immunity for nuisance claims based on changed conditions; to permit nuisance claims for changed conditions relating to changes in the historical operating schedule; to provide for definitions; 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: SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding nuisances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "41-1-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Area of the racing facility' means a five-mile radius around the perimeter of a racing facility. H. B. 1066 LC 62 0282 (2) 'Historical operating schedule' means the typical days of the week and hours of operation for regularly scheduled racing events as agreed upon by a local governing authority and racing facility. (3) 'Racing facility' means a designated area or facility where competitive vehicle and motorsport races are conducted. Such term shall include the track, spectator areas, garages, and any …

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Sponsors

• Will Wade (R, 9) · primary sponsor
• Alan Powell (R, 33)
• Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
• Tyler Smith (R, 18)
• Josh Bonner (R, 73)
• Rob Clifton (R, 131)

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2. February 10, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
3. February 5, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
4. February 2, 2026: House Second Readers
5. January 29, 2026: House First Readers
6. January 28, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HB1066?

HB1066 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Nuisances; immunity from public and private nuisance claims; provide.

What does HB1066 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding nuisances, so as to provide immunity from public and private nuisance claims; to provide for immunity for nuisance claims based on changed conditions; to permit nuisance claims for changed conditions relating to changes in the historical operating schedule; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1066?

Failed as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1066?

Will Wade (R, 9), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1066?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72517