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Georgia Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Suits Over Camping Policies

4/4/2026

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Lawmakers Approve Controversial Bill

Georgia lawmakers approved a bill sponsored by Representative Houston Gaines allowing property owners to sue local governments for failing to enforce camping and loitering policies.
Opponents, including Sen. Josh McLaurin, warn it could yield wrongful arrests and frivolous lawsuits.
The legislature also approved a bill to place literacy coaches in every elementary school.
The session is nearing its end, with several key issues unresolved.

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Lawmakers Approve Controversial Bill

Georgia lawmakers approved a bill sponsored by Representative Houston Gaines allowing property owners to sue local governments for failing to enforce camping and loitering policies.
Opponents, including Sen. Josh McLaurin, warn it could yield wrongful arrests and frivolous lawsuits.
The legislature also approved a bill to place literacy coaches in every elementary school.
The session is nearing its end, with several key issues unresolved.

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