2019: HB 545 Georgia Right to Farm Act
Session 2019-20The General Assembly has long established Georgia as a “Right to Farm” state to protect agricultural operations from frivolous nuisance lawsuits. This bill addresses vagueness and ambiguity in the law that Georgia shares with other states whose farmers have fallen victim to undue litigation. The Georgia Chamber supports adding the protections included in HB 545 so that Georgia’s #1 industry can continue to expand and thrive in the future. On March 21, 2019, HB 545 passed the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee after passing the House on March 7, 2019 by a vote of 107-58.
The Georgia Senate failed to act on HB 545 during the 2020 session.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
|---|---|---|---|
The General Assembly has long established Georgia as a “Right to Farm” state to protect agricultural operations from frivolous nuisance lawsuits. This bill addresses vagueness and ambiguity in the law that Georgia shares with other states whose farmers have fallen victim to undue litigation. The Georgia Chamber supports adding the protections included in HB 545 so that Georgia’s #1 industry can continue to expand and thrive in the future. On March 21, 2019, HB 545 passed the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee after passing the House on March 7, 2019 by a vote of 107-58. The Georgia Senate failed to act on HB 545 during the 2020 session. |
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute 6/18/2020 |
