SB 1944 (Baxley) and HB 1241 (Hawkins) prohibit local governments from seeking liquidated damages, administrative fees or other similar charges against a solid waste management or recycling entity for action or inaction during a local, state or federal emergency. The bills also cap the amount of liquidated damages, administrative fees, or other similar charges that may be sought against a waste or recycling company to 50% of the amount billed to the customer for collection services at the daily rate. SB 1944 applies to contracts executed or renewed on or after July 1, 2022; HB 1241 applies retroactively to existing contracts. (O'Hara)