Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1138: Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to practice of pharmacy, so as to authorize pharmacists in certain circumstances to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives or administer injectable hormonal contraceptives; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to provide minimum amounts of certain contraceptives that shall be provided by insurers; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to waive civil liability, criminal culpability, and professional discipline under certain circumstances; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to dispense contraceptives and mandates insurer coverage, directly expanding access to reproductive healthcare services per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

passed both · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1295: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact; enter into an interstate compact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician assistants, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "PA Licensure Compact"; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for date of implementation, withdrawal, and amendment; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for effect of the compact; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables physician assistants to practice across state lines, improving healthcare access and provider mobility without restricting services or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Georgia · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1236: Insurance; medical necessity of a healthcare service; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-46-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying nationally recognized accreditation entities, so as to provide that, in cases where a private review agent or utilization review entity is questioning the medical necessity of a healthcare service, a final determination on medical necessity must be agreed to by a clinical peer licensed in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires clinician agreement for medical necessity determinations, preventing arbitrary insurer denials and protecting patient access to necessary care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medical Licensing

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in committee · Georgia · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1354: Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; require certain health insurers providing a network plan to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act," so as to require certain health insurers providing a network plan to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame; to provide for the Department of Insurance to establish a standardized credentialing application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to timely approve provider credentialing, preventing surprise billing and protecting consumer rights in healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 427: Physicians; limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, so as to provide for limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and conditions; to provide for penalties, license sanctions, and enforcement; to provide for one or more medical directors; to provide for annual reports; to provide for rules, regulations and procedures; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates pathway for internationally trained physicians to obtain licenses, increasing healthcare workforce access and improving patient care options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 692: Nurses; notify supervising or delegating physician when subject to a complaint or report in outpatient settings; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mandatory reporting requirements for nurses, so as to require registered professional nurses and advanced practice registered nurses in outpatient settings to immediately notify his or her supervising or delegating physician when he or she is subject to a complaint or report made to the Georgia Board of Nursing; to require the Georgia Board of Nursing to transmit to the Georgia Composite Medical Board copies of certain complaints and reports received relating to care rendered in certain settings which requires physician involvement; to provide for definitions; to provide for confidentiality and privileges relating to communications between the boards; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires nurses to notify physicians of complaints, enhancing oversight and patient safety protocols within healthcare delivery systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 717: Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia," so as to provide for the regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for licensure of clinics; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates psychedelic-assisted therapy, enabling medical use and expanding mental health treatment access under new standards and clinic licensure requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

signed · Georgia · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 579: Professions and businesses; licensure to engage in trade; provisions

HB 579 revises Georgia's licensing laws for professions and businesses, directly affecting licensed professionals (like doctors, therapists, and tradespeople) and the state agencies that oversee their licenses. It updates procedures for license applications, renewals, and board meetings, requires licensing rules to protect public health and safety, and repeals outdated committees for certain counseling boards. The bill also clarifies that licensing board members receive standard state expense allowances and mandates public access to meeting schedules. Signed into law as Act 89, it takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires licensing rules to protect public health and safety, directly supporting healthcare standards for medical professionals and mental health services (counseling boards).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Tags Licensing

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 142: Physicians; certain licensure for qualifying international medical graduates; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, so as to provide for certain licensure for qualifying international medical graduates; to provide for definitions; to provide for a provisional license under certain conditions; to provide for a limited license under certain conditions; to provide for full licensure under certain conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables more international medical graduates to obtain licenses, increasing physician availability and access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 690: Pharmacy benefits managers; duty of care to insureds, health plans, and providers; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to provide that such managers have a duty of care to insureds, health plans, and providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a priority of duties; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to owe duty of care to insureds/providers, enabling private right of action to protect patient rights and prevent harm in healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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