State • Georgia

HB 115: Natural Resources, Department of; certain notice upon registration of a vessel; provide

Jesse PetreaIntroduced

HB 115 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for certain notice upon registration of a vessel with the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for performance of unattended vessel ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Facilitates removal of abandoned vessels
  • Reduces debris and pollution in waterways

Risks

  • None directly identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Reduces state fiscal burden by recouping removal costs

Risks

  • May increase compliance costs for vessel owners

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Improved safety on state waterways

Risks

  • No direct social impacts identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for increased administrative costs for vessel owners

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective Date

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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