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HB 1298 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Sales and use tax; exempt retail sale of electricity and natural gas for use by any residential property

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt the retail sale of electricity and natural gas for use by any residential property from sales and use taxes; to provide for the start date for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential electricity/gas sales from tax, providing direct tax relief for homeowners, aligning with lower-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts residential electricity/natural gas from sales tax, lowering consumer costs and protecting utility consumers per bill's intent.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts residential utility sales from tax, lowering costs for housing occupants and supporting affordability without direct housing policy language.80% confidence
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Chas Cannon
Chas Cannon
RRepublican
GA
172
P
Photo of David Huddleston
David Huddleston
RRepublican
GA
72
P
Photo of John Corbett
John Corbett
RRepublican
GA
174
P
Photo of Shaw Blackmon
Shaw Blackmon
RRepublican
GA
146
P
Photo of Trey Kelley
Trey Kelley
RRepublican
GA
16