Register Now: New Georgia Law on Financial Exploitation & Transaction Holds

CBA Today eNewsletter,

Effective July 1, 2026, Georgia financial institutions will have express legal authorization to place holds on transactions for suspected financial exploitation of elderly and disabled adults, subject to significant new requirements. Is your institution prepared?

Join the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) and James Bates Brannan Groover LLP for an important virtual program examining Georgia's new law authorizing financial institutions to place holds on certain transactions when financial exploitation is suspected.

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Virtual

Featured Speakers:

  • Erin Woodside, Counsel, James Bates Brannan Groover LLP
  • Lori Godfrey, CBA of Georgia


Program Highlights
This timely session will provide an overview of the new law and its practical implications for financial institutions, including:

  • Authority to place transaction holds when financial exploitation is suspected
  • Requirements for notifying account holders and trusted contacts
  • Investigation obligations and hold timeframes
  • Policies, procedures, and employee training requirements
  • Liability protections for financial institutions acting in good faith
  • Best practices for implementation

Financial exploitation of elderly and disabled adults continues to be a growing concern across Georgia and the nation. This new legislation provides financial institutions with additional tools to help protect vulnerable customers while establishing important compliance obligations.

Don't miss this opportunity to understand the law's requirements and prepare your institution for implementation.

Register today and ensure your team is ready for July 1, 2026.