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SB 220

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

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

"Putting Georgia's Patients First Act""; enact".

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-220
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Regulated Industries | Health and Human Services
Senate enacted 2026-05-12
Criminal Justice Drug / Cannabis Policy Healthcare
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Brass, Matt
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-12 Status enacted
2026-05-12 Latest Action Act 712
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