HB 1473

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 4, 2026.

Local government; prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1473
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Governmental Affairs
House in_committee 2026-03-04
Business / Commerce Elections / Voting
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development; to provide for governing authorities to require the completion of an independent impact analysis before an official vote or action can be taken; to provide for requirements of such independent impact analysis; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Smith, Tyler Paul
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-04 Status in_committee
2026-03-04 Latest Action House Second Readers
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