SB 546

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 24, 2026.

Death Investigations; include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; require coroner and medical examiners.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-546
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Public Safety
Senate in_committee 2026-02-24
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require coroners and medical examiners to include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; to amend Code Section 31-12-3.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccination registry, reporting requirements, maintenance, and use of information, so as to allow coroners and medical examiners to access vaccination records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Williams, Rick
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-24 Status in_committee
2026-02-24 Latest Action Senate Read and Referred
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