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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties relating to medical cannabis; to clarify and revise exemptions to criminal penalties; to revise the duties of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; to provide for the provision of certain information by licensees; to provide limitations on the provision of such information; to revise the prohibition on certain manners of ingesting medical cannabis; to exclude the lawful possession and control of medical cannabis from the provisions of the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act;" to revise the list of diagnosed conditions for which a medical cannabis registration card can be issued; to revise provisions related to registration card renewal; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," aims to modernize and clarify Georgia's laws regarding low THC oil, officially renaming it "medical cannabis" throughout the state's legal code. Key provisions include revising criminal penalties and exemptions related to medical cannabis, updating the duties of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, and specifying information that licensees must provide, with limitations. The bill also modifies the list of diagnosed conditions for which patients can receive a medical cannabis registration card, revises renewal procedures for these cards, and clarifies that lawful possession and control of medical cannabis are excluded from the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act," which is the state's primary law governing illegal drugs. Additionally, it adjusts regulations on how medical cannabis can be ingested, prohibiting smoking or vaporization for individuals under 21, and restricting its use in public places.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Colton Moore (R)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Mark Newton (R),
Last Action
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub (on 03/23/2026)
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