HB819: Community Affairs, Department of; foreclosure resolution program; create

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure, so as to create a foreclosure resolution program within the Department of Community Affairs; to require the department to adopt rules for the program; to provide for assistance by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution; to require notice of right to participate in foreclosure resolution; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.