HB 999·GA·house
Magistrate courts; collecting sums and fees authorized by law; revise provisions
Signed into LawFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rob Leverett
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House Date Signed by Governor
May 12, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Georgia law to increase the maximum amount of a dispute that a magistrate court may consider from $15,000 to $30,000. It applies to all magistrate courts in the state and the parties who bring civil controversies before them. The change expands the jurisdictional ceiling while still keeping a monetary cap on magistrate court authority.
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