HB 1442 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Local government; local moratoria shall not apply to certain properties in certain circumstances; provide

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that local moratoria shall not apply to certain properties in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Mar 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

LC 47 4017/a → LC 47 4171S/hs · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to create a substitute version with clearer language regarding property exemptions from temporary zoning moratoriums. The changes ensure that properties with written good faith approval from local governments are protected from moratoriums, while removing references to specific officials' support and consolidating related provisions.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on zoning and permit moratoriums, but the eligibility criteria for exemptions were clarified and streamlined.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed references to individual officials' support or power to bind the government, replacing them with a clearer standard requiring written approval or confirmation from the governing authority in good faith.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title designation from 'H. B. 1442' to 'H. B. 1442 (SUB)' to indicate this is a substitute version offered by the House Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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Committee

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

House Hopper

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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors