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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and pharmacies, respectively, so as to provide for ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication in this state; to remove ivermectin from the definition of, exceptions to, and exemptions from dangerous drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to make ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug used in both veterinary and human medicine for various conditions, available as an over-the-counter medication in Georgia, meaning it can be bought and sold without a prescription. To achieve this, the bill amends existing Georgia law by removing ivermectin from the definitions and regulations surrounding "dangerous drugs" and also adds a new section to the law that explicitly permits the sale and purchase of ivermectin suitable for human use as an over-the-counter medication, overriding any previous legal restrictions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Health (15:00:00 2/9/2026 403 CAP) (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72595 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240836 |
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