HB 471

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 19, 2026.

Health; licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; require.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-471
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Public and Community Health | Health and Human Services
House in_committee 2026-03-19
Education
Summary

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to require that licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; to provide for a form; to provide for department duties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Cheokas, Mike
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-19 Status in_committee
2026-03-19 Latest Action Senate Committee Favorably Reported
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