Georgia HB1086: Preston Fant and Brant Chesney Firefighter Safety Act; enact

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to require notice to be posted upon certain buildings of the use of light-frame truss-type construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; 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 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to require notice to be posted upon certain buildings of the use of light-frame truss-type construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Preston Fant and Brant Chesney Firefighter Safety Act." SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: H. B. 1086 LC 63 0049 "25-2-13.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'light-frame truss-type construction' means a type of construction for which the primary structural elements are formed by a system of repetitive wood or light gauge steel framing members. (b) The owner of any commercial or industrial building or structure, or any multiunit residential building or structure of three units or more, that …

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Sponsors

• John Albers (R) · primary sponsor
• Johnny Chastain (R, 7) · primary sponsor
• McDonald III, Lauren (R)
• Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
• McCollum, Derrick (R, 30)
• Rick Jasperse (R, 11)
• Brent Cox (R, 28)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026: Act 443
3. May 11, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 6, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. March 20, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted
6. March 20, 2026: Senate Third Read
7. March 16, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
8. March 12, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported
9. February 24, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
10. February 20, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Votes

• Senate Vote #774 (March 20, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #540 (February 20, 2026): 161 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1086?

HB1086 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Preston Fant and Brant Chesney Firefighter Safety Act; enact.

What does HB1086 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to require notice to be posted upon certain buildings of the use of light-frame truss-type construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1086?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1086?

John Albers (R), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1086?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72592