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HB 298

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 3, 2026.

Health; requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; provide.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-298
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Health
House in_committee 2026-03-03
Healthcare
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to require a written nurse services staffing plan; to provide for an official nurse services staffing plan; to provide for the establishment of nurse staffing committees; to provide for annual reports of staffing information to the Department of Community Health; to provide for anonymous reports and investigations of unsafe staffing conditions; to establish an advisory commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Kelley, Trey
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-03 Status in_committee
2026-03-03 Latest Action House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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