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HB676Introduced in the House

Property; fine for any frivolous mechanic lien filed; provide

Engrossed

Introduced by Rob Clifton, District 131

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen relative to liens, so as to provide for a fine for any frivolous mechanic lien filed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Senate Read Second Time

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage: House Vote #487 · February 9, 2026

163

Yes

0

No

12

Absent or Not Voting

175 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

  4. House Committee Favorably Reported

  5. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

  6. House Committee Favorably Reported

  7. House Third Readers

  8. House Passed/Adopted

  9. Senate Read and Referred

  10. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  11. Senate Read Second Time

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