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GA HB557
GA HB557Professions and businesses; authority to certain nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; authorize
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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to authorize physicians to delegate the authority to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe certain Schedule II controlled substances; to provide for requirements; to provide for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to execute affidavits certifying an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes physicians to delegate the authority to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) to prescribe certain Schedule II controlled substances, such as hydrocodone and oxycodone, in emergency situations. It also provides for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions to streamline the process at the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Additionally, the bill authorizes APRNs and PAs to execute affidavits certifying an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Debbie Buckner (D)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Butch Parrish (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
Larry Walker (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-07-01 (on 04/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64729 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223525 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223332 |
| Floor Amendment AM 36 0963 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/220121 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219693 |
| Sen floor amend 1 AM 33 2037 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219540 |
| Sen floor amend 2 AM 33 2040 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219638 |
| Sen floor amend 2A | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219688 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/218371 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217146 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216518 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215644 |
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