Georgia HB1112: Commerce and trade; rounding of total price of sale of goods or services when using legal tender; provide

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for rounding of total price of the sale of goods or services when using legal tender; to provide for tax exemptions; to provide for definitions; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for rounding of total price of the sale of goods or services when using legal tender; to provide for tax exemptions; to provide for definitions; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows: "ARTICLE 10-1-970. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Legal tender' means all coins and currencies of the United States. (2) 'Merchant' means any person engaged in the business of selling goods or services engaging in in-person, face-to-face sales. H. B. 1112 LC 62 0303 10-1-971. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any merchant in this state shall determine the price of goods and services in the following manner for purchases using legal tender: (1) The prices of the goods and services shall be totaled, including any discounts on the price, and then sales tax and any other applicable tax shall be added to such total; and (2) If …

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Sponsors

• Chuck Hufstetler (R, 52) · primary sponsor
• Carter Barrett (R, 24) · primary sponsor
• Charles Martin (R, 49)
• Brent Cox (R, 28)
• Shaw Blackmon (R, 146)
• Smith, Vance (R, 138)
• Johnny Chastain (R, 7)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026: Act 445
3. May 11, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. April 2, 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 25, 2026: Senate Engrossed
9. March 19, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
10. March 18, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Votes

• House Vote #833 (April 2, 2026): 163 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #807 (March 25, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #657 (March 6, 2026): 167 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1112?

HB1112 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commerce and trade; rounding of total price of sale of goods or services when using legal tender; provide.

What does HB1112 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for rounding of total price of the sale of goods or services when using legal tender; to provide for tax exemptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1112?

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

Who sponsored HB1112?

Chuck Hufstetler (R, 52), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1112?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72636