HB 172 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Veterinary education; limits on student loan forgiveness program; provide

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for limits on the student loan forgiveness program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✗ Education

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Signed May 12, 2025

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What changed between versions

LC 61 0124S/hs → HB 172/AP* · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill revision increases financial incentives for healthcare professionals who commit to practicing in underserved areas. The loan purchase amount was raised from $20,000 to $30,000 per 12 months of service, and the required service commitment was reduced from four years to three years.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on loan purchase programs for healthcare professionals in Georgia, but the financial terms and service requirements have been modified to increase benefits and reduce commitment length.

FISCAL

The loan purchase rate increased from $20,000 to $30,000 per 12 months of service, providing greater financial support to qualifying professionals.

REQUIREMENT

The required service commitment was reduced from four consecutive years to three consecutive years, making it easier for professionals to qualify for the loan purchase benefit.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 4, 2025 · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

42–5

Passed · 8 other

Total votes 55

Apr 4, 2025

D Democratic22

17 Yea 1 Nay 4

77% Yea

R Republican33

25 Yea 4 Nay 4

75% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 12, 2025

Signed into law

Act 119

upper

May 12, 2025

Signed into law

House Date Signed by Governor

lower

Apr 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Passed/Adopted

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Committee

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

5 primary · 0 co-sponsors