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HB 1078

Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; periodic review and automatic sunset of agency rules; provide

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carter Barrett and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia bill requiring state agencies to periodically review and automatically expire administrative rules unless actively renewed by legislature.

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Bill Summary · HB 1078

Legislative bill overview

HB 1078 would require Georgia state agencies to periodically review their administrative rules and implement automatic sunset provisions, meaning rules would expire unless actively renewed. The bill establishes a mechanism for eliminating outdated or unnecessary regulations through regular legislative oversight.

Why is this important

Administrative rules significantly affect how laws are implemented and impact business operations, licensing, environmental compliance, and public services. By forcing periodic review and automatic expiration, the bill aims to prevent "regulatory accumulation" where outdated rules remain in effect indefinitely, but it could also destabilize established regulatory frameworks if reviews aren't conducted systematically.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory uncertainty: Automatic sunsets may create compliance challenges for businesses and regulated entities if rules lapse during renewal delays or procedural disputes
  • Government capacity: Agencies must dedicate substantial resources to continuous rule reviews, potentially diverting staff from core regulatory duties and enforcement
  • Legislative burden: Lawmakers would face increased demands to regularly approve or reject agency rules, possibly creating bottlenecks that leave rules in legal limbo
  • Public interest protection: Absence of clear reauthorization may leave gaps in health, safety, or environmental regulations if sunset deadlines pass without action

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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