All Roll Calls
Yes: 223 • No: 0
GeorgiaSB 352025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Property Insurance Policies; notice required to be given a policyholder before the nonrenewal of his or her homeowners' insurance policy; increase the number of days
Sponsored By: John Albers (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
60-day nonrenewal notice for homeowners
Beginning Jan 1, 2026, insurers must give at least 60 days' written notice before not renewing a Georgia homeowners policy. The 60 days start on the day the notice is mailed or delivered. The notice must be delivered in person or mailed by first-class to your last address and any lienholder, with USPS proof of mailing. The notice must also state the reasons for nonrenewal. These rules apply to policies issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in Georgia on or after Jan 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
John Albers
Republican • Senate
Bill Cowsert
Republican • Senate
Marty Harbin
Republican • Senate
Randy Robertson
Republican • Senate
Larry Walker
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Matthew Gambill
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/18/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 168 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2025
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE
Yes: 55 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective Date
1/1/2026Senate Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025SenateAct 277
5/14/2025Senate Sent to Governor
4/7/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
3/18/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
2/20/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/12/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/11/2025HouseSenate Third Read
2/10/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/10/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
2/6/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/5/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
1/28/2025SenateSenate Hopper
1/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
SB 35/AP* (v7)
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