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HB 1163

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 5, 2026.

Health Care Homestead Protection Act; enact.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1163
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
House in_committee 2026-02-05
Healthcare
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery in medical malpractice actions, so as to provide for an exemption in medical malpractice actions for the primary residences of health care providers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Reeves, Matt
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status in_committee
2026-02-05 Latest Action House Second Readers
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