HB1381 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Public utilities; require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans.

What is the status of HB1381?

In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (February 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1381?

Samuel Park (D, 107), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1381?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73370

Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia HB1381: Public utilities; require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans

Q: What does HB1381 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, so as to require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans; to require justification for new transmission construction instead of utilizing certain new technologies; to provide for the recovery of costs; to provide for the recovery of certain savings related to new technologies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status: In committee, February 20, 2026

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, so as to require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans; to require justification for new transmission construction instead of utilizing certain new technologies; to provide for the recovery of costs; to provide for the recovery of certain savings related to new technologies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, so as to require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans; to require justification for new transmission construction instead of utilizing certain new technologies; to provide for the recovery of costs; to provide for the recovery of certain savings related to new technologies; 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 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, so as to require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans; to require justification for new transmission construction instead of utilizing certain new technologies; to provide for the recovery of costs; to provide for the recovery of certain savings related to new technologies; 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 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, is amended in Code Section 46-3A-1, relating to definitions, as follows: "46-3A-1. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Advanced reconductoring' means the replacement of traditional transmission conductors with high-performance conductors that provide higher capacity and lower line losses, specifically designed for installation on existing towers and rights of way. H. B. 1381 LC 56 0586 (1)(2) 'Capacity resource' means an electric plant, a long-term power purchase, or a demand-side capacity option. (2)(3) 'Construction' means clearing of land, excavation, or other substantial activity leading to the operation of an electric plant other than planning, land surveying, land acquisition, subsurface exploration, design work, licensing or …

Georgia HB1381: Public utilities; require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans

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