Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1371: Georgia Secure Tomorrow Act of 2026; enact
Status: In committee, February 20, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to create income tax credits for business enterprises that meet certain job and investment requirements; to provide for an application and review process for certification of qualified projects; to provide for wage, capital enhancement, and location based incentives for income tax credits; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for limitations in the amount of credits issued; to provide for refundability of credits; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to create income tax credits for businesses enterprises that meet certain job and investment requirements; to provide for an application and review process for certification of qualified projects; to provide for wage, capital enhancement, and location based incentives for income tax credits; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for limitations in the amount of credits issued; to provide for refundability of credits; to provide for carry-forward limits…
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to create income tax credits for businesses enterprises that meet certain job and investment requirements; to provide for an application and review process for certification of qualified projects; to provide for wage, capital enhancement, and location based incentives for income tax credits; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for limitations in the amount of credits issued; to provide for refundability of credits; to provide for carry-forward limits; to provide for recapture provisions; to provide for forms, rules, and regulations; to create the Secure Tomorrow Task Force; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings and compensation; to provide for purpose and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 "Georgia Secure Tomorrow Act of 2026." H. B. 1371 LC 59 0237 SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section …
Sponsors
- Ridley, Jordan (R, 22) · primary sponsor
- Kasey Carpenter (R, 4)
- Mitchell Horner (R, 3)
- Trey Kelley (R, 16)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, 14)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1371?
- HB1371 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Secure Tomorrow Act of 2026; enact.
- What does HB1371 do?
- In its own words: To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to create income tax credits for businesses enterprises that meet certain job and investment requirements; to provide for an application and review process for certification of qualified projects; to provide for wage, capital enhancement, and location based incentives for income tax credits; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for limitations in the amount of credits issued; to provide for refundability of credits; to provide for carry-forward limits…
- What is the status of HB1371?
- In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1371?
- Ridley, Jordan (R, 22), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1371?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73360
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