Bill > HB897

Introduced Session

AN ACT To amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to repeal authorities and related provisions; to prohibit state or local government entities from requiring individuals to submit to vaccinations or to prove postinfection recovery as a condition for certain actions; to prohibit state or local government entities from issuing immunization passports or the like or proof of postinfection recovery for the purpose of certifying the health status of an individual; to prohibit state or local government entities from requiring face masks or other facial coverings to minimize the spread of contagious or infectious diseases; to prohibit certain entities or individuals doing business in this state from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying vaccination or postinfection recovery or to wear a mask or other facial covering in order to gain entry to a business or to receive goods or services; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

Committee Categories

David Clark (R)*,  Mitchell Horner (R)*,  Rick Jasperse (R)*,  Alan Powell (R)*,  Jason Ridley (R)*,  Jordan Ridley (R)*, 

House Second Readers (on 01/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Official Document