Georgia - Session 1033
Title: Consumer Transactions; increased consumer protection for homeowners entering into contracts with contractors following natural disasters; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful and examples, so as to provide increased consumer protection for homeowners entering into contracts with contractors following natural disasters; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to provide for notice language; to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, so as to prohibit the assignment of benefits in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-07-01 | Status | enacted |
| 2025-07-01 | Latest Action | Effective Date |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1138 | Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act; enact | passed_upper |
| HB 1344 | Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact | passed_upper |
| SB 207 | Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create | passed_upper |
| SB 39 | Employees' Insurance and Benefits Plans; expenses for gender-affirming care under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; prohibit coverage | in_committee |
| SB 503 | Insurance; rental home marketplace guarantees from the definition of property insurance; exempt | passed_upper |
| HB 1211 | Insurance; guidelines and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening, examinations, and laboratory tests; provide | failed |
| HB 1263 | Insurance; premiums made within three years of payment to the Commissioner; provide for a claim for a refund of certain fees and taxes | passed_upper |
| HB 1274 | Auto Insurance Excess Profits Act; enact | failed |