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Mental health; marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts which physicians and others are authorized to perform; authorize

It became law on Jul 1, 2021.

GA HB 591 · House Bill · 2021_22

Stage
Became law
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Sponsors
6
Latest action
Jul 1, 2021

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to authorize marriage and family therapists to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons for involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse; to define certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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  4. Law (Done)

    Jul 1, 2021

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