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GA SB555War Veterans Home; the admission of eligible nonveteran residents to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under certain circumstances; authorize
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Introduced
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Titles 10, 29, 31, 38, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, guardian and ward, health, military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, and state government, respectively, so as to authorize the admission of eligible nonveteran residents to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide limited authority to serve as an authorized representative for the purposes of completing an application for public benefits on behalf of a deceased individual and attending any hearing thereon or litigating any appeal related thereto; to provide for the termination of such authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain nonveteran residents, specifically spouses of war veterans or parents of war veterans who died in service, to be admitted to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under specific conditions, though war veterans will always have priority for admission. It also grants limited authority to agents acting under a power of attorney, health care agents, conservators, or guardians to act as an "authorized representative" to complete applications for public benefits, attend hearings, or litigate appeals on behalf of a deceased individual, even after their death, until a formal representative for the estate is appointed. This provision aims to streamline the process of securing benefits for the deceased's estate.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
John Albers (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Josh Bonner (R),
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 03/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73537 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/247328 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245277 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243719 |
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