SB166Introduced in the Senate
Counties; ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; revise provisions
Introduced by Nikki Merritt, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to revise provisions relating to ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize enhanced monetary penalties for repeated violations of certain county and municipal codes or ordinances; to provide for a definition; to provide limitations on such penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Read Second Time
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Read Second Time
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