Georgia HR1966: Reaffirming our commitment to attorney integrity and recognizing fiduciary duties owed by attorneys to clients and co-counsel; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Reaffirming our commitment to attorney integrity and recognizing fiduciary duties owed by attorneys to clients and co-counsel; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Reaffirming our commitment to attorney integrity and recognizing fiduciary duties owed by attorneys to clients and co-counsel; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the practice of law in the State of Georgia is a public trust essential to the fair administration of justice; and WHEREAS, attorneys in Georgia are bound by duties of loyalty, candor, honesty, transparency, and fidelity under the Rules of Professional Conduct; and WHEREAS, attorneys engaged in joint representation share responsibility and authority over client matters, including the safeguarding and disbursement of client funds and attorney's fees; and WHEREAS, the integrity of Georgia's justice system depends upon lawyers honoring fiduciary obligations to their clients and within co-counsel relationships. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body reaffirm their commitment to attorney integrity and recognize that H. R. 1966 LC 112 4084 lawyers engaged in joint representation owe fiduciary duties to their clients and to one another. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. H. R. 1966

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Sponsors

• Tyler Smith (R, 18) · primary sponsor
• Stan Gunter (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. March 27, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. March 27, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 27, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1966?

HR1966 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Reaffirming our commitment to attorney integrity and recognizing fiduciary duties owed by attorneys to clients and co-counsel; recognize.

What does HR1966 do?

In its own words: A resolution Reaffirming our commitment to attorney integrity and recognizing fiduciary duties owed by attorneys to clients and co-counsel; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1966?

Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1966?

Tyler Smith (R, 18), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HR1966?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74537