Public Health Council

• Health; transfer responsibility for oversight of emergency medical services from Department of Public Health to Georgia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma CouncilGeorgia · HB 1446 · Last action Mar 6, 2026A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services, so as to transfer responsibility for the oversight of emergency medical services from the Department of Public Health to the Georgia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council; to provide for legislative findings; to update terminology…Latest action: House ReconsideredSession ended
• Health; transfer all authorities and responsibilities relating to environmental health from county boards of health to Department of Public HealthGeorgia · HB 665 · Last action Mar 3, 2025A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A, Chapter 3, and Chapter 5 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Public Health, county boards of health, and administration and enforcement, respectively, so as to transfer all authorities and responsibilities relating to…Latest action: House Second ReadersSession ended
• Public Health, Department of; continue operation of Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations of funds; requireGeorgia · HB 605 · Last action Feb 27, 2025A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to continue operation of the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations or the availability of other funds; to provide for…Latest action: House Second ReadersSession ended
• Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; the establishment of an animal cruelty database; provideGeorgia · SB 587 · Last action Jul 1, 2026A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding offenses against public health and morals, so as to provide for the establishment of an animal cruelty database; to provide for purpose and funding; to require the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of…Latest action: Effective DateEnacted law
• Department of Public Health; eligible for the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; require a physician to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical BoardGeorgia · SB 395 · Last action Jul 1, 2026A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require a physician to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board when certifying an individual as eligible for the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to provide for annual…Latest action: Effective DateEnacted law

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