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This bill amends Georgia law to authorize certified nurse practitioners (CNPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to perform artificial insemination, with specific guidelines and restrictions. The bill defines key terms such as "certified nurse practitioner" as a registered nurse licensed to practice advanced nursing under a supervising physician, and "physician assistant" as a licensed professional qualified to provide medical services under physician supervision. Under the new provisions, CNPs may perform artificial insemination only if they have been delegated authority through a Form C document and the supervising physician is physically present during the procedure. Similarly, physician assistants can perform the procedure if delegated by a physician, with the physician present and after receiving approval from the Georgia Composite Medical Board for this additional duty. The bill maintains existing criminal penalties for unauthorized artificial insemination and provides that physicians, surgeons, CNPs, and PAs can be relieved of civil liability if they obtain written authorization from both the husband and wife. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2026, and will repeal any conflicting laws, effectively expanding the medical professionals authorized to perform artificial insemination in Georgia.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70058