Georgia - Session 1033
Title: Fire protection and safety; improve government efficiency by updating provisions of office of the Safety Fire Commissioner
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8 and 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and fire protection and safety, respectively, so as to improve government efficiency by updating provisions of the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for procedures for rules promulgation, hearings, and appeals; to provide for the appointment of a deputy commissioner of safety fire; to provide for certain powers in suspected arson investigations; to provide for immediate reporting of fatalities caused by fire or smoke; to provide for suspension or revocation of a license; to provide for an increased reinspection fee; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-06 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-06 | Latest Action | House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1396 | State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) | passed_upper |
| SB 501 | Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update provisions | passed_upper |
| SB 503 | Insurance; rental home marketplace guarantees from the definition of property insurance; exempt | passed_upper |
| HB 1132 | Sales and use tax; exempt materials used in construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing by purely public charities | failed |
| HB 165 | Income tax credit; business enterprises for leased motor vehicles; repeal and reserve | passed_upper |
| HB 66 | Ad valorem tax; expand definition of rental motor vehicle | failed |
| HB 689 | Housing; establish a homelessness prevention program | failed |
| SR 882 | Department of Community Affairs; to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; urge | failed |