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HB 1396

State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chuck Efstration and 1 co-sponsor

Georgia requires private homeless shelter and outreach organizations to report data through state HMIS system for coordinated service tracking.

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Bill Summary · HB 1396

Legislative bill overview

HB 1396 mandates that privately funded organizations operating homeless shelters or providing outreach services must participate in Georgia's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The bill standardizes data collection across the state's homeless services network by requiring private providers to use the same information system as government-funded agencies.

Why is this important

Unified data collection enables state officials to track homelessness trends, identify service gaps, measure program effectiveness, and allocate resources more efficiently. Currently, fragmented data from private providers limits the state's ability to coordinate comprehensive homeless services and may result in duplicated efforts or missed individuals.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Private nonprofits may face costs and operational disruptions implementing new systems, potentially straining smaller organizations with limited IT infrastructure
  • Data privacy concerns: Homeless individuals may worry about personal information stored in government databases, raising questions about data security and usage restrictions
  • Funding requirements: The bill doesn't clearly specify who bears implementation costs; if providers must self-fund compliance, some may reduce services rather than absorb expenses

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

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