Bill > HB473

This bill amends Georgia's controlled substances laws by making several technical changes to Schedule I drugs and the definition of dangerous drugs. Specifically, the bill modifies the nomenclature of a few controlled substances, such as changing "Methyl-AP-237" to "2-methyl-AP-237" and adding Acetylpsilocin (a psychoactive substance) to the Schedule I list. The bill also adds several new substances to the list of controlled substances, including Ethylphenidate (a stimulant) and a new tetrahydrothiophene chemical group. Most notably, the bill includes an extensive list of over 50 new pharmaceutical and medical substances to the definition of dangerous drugs, which range from various medical treatments and vaccines to specialized drugs for specific medical conditions. These additions include treatments for conditions like cancer, rare diseases, and novel pharmaceutical compounds. The bill will become effective upon the Governor's approval or when it automatically becomes law, and it repeals any conflicting previous laws.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70390