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GA SB39
GA SB39Employees' Insurance and Benefits Plans; expenses for gender-affirming care under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; prohibit coverage
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the certification of community health workers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Community Health Worker Certification Committee; to provide for membership, powers, and duties of the committee; to provide for committee abolishment and transfer of powers and duties to the Department of Public Health; to provide for administrative support; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for standards; to provide for the approval of training programs; to provide for application procedures; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date conditioned on appropriations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a framework for the certification of community health workers in Georgia, defining their roles and responsibilities, and creating the Georgia Community Health Worker Certification Committee to oversee the process. The committee, composed of various healthcare professionals and community health worker representatives, will recommend standards for training programs and certification requirements to the Department of Public Health (DPH). The DPH will then approve training programs and issue certifications to individuals who meet these standards, which include age, education, background checks, and completion of approved training and work experience. The bill also outlines procedures for application, renewal, and disciplinary actions, with the committee set to be abolished in 2030, transferring its duties to the DPH. This initiative is contingent upon specific funding being appropriated by the General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
John Albers (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Drew Echols (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Blake Tillery (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Darlene Taylor (R),
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 04/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69560 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/248687 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238630 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232109 |
| Floor Amend 2 AM 46 0092 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232003 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0220 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231987 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231357 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230415 |
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