HB 463 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ad valorem tax; certain senior citizens who volunteer with local governments; provide homestead exemption

Summary
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain senior citizens who volunteer with local governments in an amount to be determined by such local governments; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval and identification of additional terms and conditions by local governing authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Signed May 11, 2026
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What changed between versions

LC 50 1150S/hcs HB 463/AP* · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was completely rewritten from a local property tax exemption for senior volunteers into a comprehensive state tax relief package. The new version focuses on lowering individual income tax rates, increasing standard and dependent deductions, and repealing various business tax credits and sales tax exemptions to stimulate economic growth.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded significantly from a narrow local government initiative regarding property taxes to a broad state-level tax reform affecting income taxes, business credits, and sales tax exemptions.
SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to a state-wide homestead property tax exemption for senior citizens who volunteer for local governments.

Added extensive provisions to reduce the state personal income tax rate and increase annual tax cuts.

Removed the requirement for local governments to adopt ordinances to approve volunteer work exemptions.

Added provisions to repeal numerous existing tax credits for manufacturers, businesses, and specific equipment, as well as repeal sales tax exemptions for various goods and services.

FISCAL

Added provisions to increase the standard and dependent deductions for individuals and expand the retirement income exclusion for those aged 65 or older.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date and applicability from starting in 2027 for property taxes to implementing income tax changes beginning January 1, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2025 · House Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

3123
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 55
Apr 2, 2025
D Democratic22
22 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican33
31 Yea 1 Nay 1
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
5
Amendments
2
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Act 465
upper
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Senate Recommitted
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Engrossed
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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