Georgia Proposes New Banking Rules

GA DBF Press Releases

Published August 26th, 2025

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has proposed new banking rules and is seeking public comment. The comment period closes on September 29, 2025. The proposed rules are available on the Department's website.

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What changed

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, indicating its intent to adopt new rules under various state statutes. This action signifies the initiation of a formal rulemaking process where the department is seeking input on potential regulatory changes affecting the banking sector within Georgia. The specific details of the proposed rules can be accessed via a provided URL on the DBF website.

Regulated entities, primarily banks operating in Georgia, are required to review the proposed rules and submit any comments or feedback to the DBF by the deadline of September 29, 2025. Failure to submit comments by this date may result in the proposed rules being adopted without consideration of potential concerns. Compliance officers should ensure their organizations are aware of this consultation period and prepare any necessary input.

What to do next

Review proposed new banking rules from the Georgia DBF
Submit comments to the Georgia DBF by September 29, 2025

Source document (simplified)

Pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-13-1 et seq., and by the authority of O.C.G.A. §§ 7-1-61, 7-1-690, 7-1-1012, 7-1-1109, 7-3-51, 7-9-13, 7-10-11 and other cited statutes, the Department of Banking and Finance hereby gives notice of its intent to adopt new rules.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 8 a.m. – Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Comments to the Department of Banking and Finance must be received by the close of business on Monday, September 29, 2025.

To read the proposed rules or to learn where to submit comments, go to the following URL on the Department's website:

https://dbf.georgia.gov/laws-regulations-rulings-publications/dbf-regulations