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GA HB981
GA HB981Professions and businesses; expand certain advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant prescriptive authorizations
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to expand certain advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant prescriptive authorizations; to provide for a definition; to increase certain prescriptive authorizations from five-day to 30 day supplies; to remove certain prohibitions on writing prescriptions for minors; to provide for certain prescriptive authorization to order stimulants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill expands the prescriptive authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) in Georgia, allowing them to prescribe a 30-day supply of certain medications instead of the previous 5-day limit, and removes restrictions on prescribing for minors. Specifically, APRNs and PAs with at least one year of experience can now prescribe stimulants, hydrocodone, oxycodone, or compounds thereof in emergency situations, provided it's included in their protocol or job description, they've evaluated the patient, and they complete continuing education on their appropriate use. The bill also clarifies that certain existing nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions will be automatically authorized if they substantially mirror previously approved ones, streamlining the process for physicians and healthcare providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Sandy Donatucci (R)*,
Ginny Ehrhart (R)*,
Mack Jackson (D)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Angela O'Steen (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72241 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239913 |
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