HB 717

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 12, 2026.

Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-717
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Public and Community Health | Health and Human Services
House enacted 2026-05-12
Healthcare
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia, so as to provide for the regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for licensure of clinics; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."

Sponsor
Cooper, Sharon
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-12 Status enacted
2026-05-12 Latest Action Act 634
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