SB 46 is sponsored by Dean Burke, Ben Watson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Butch Miller, Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Michelle Au (Democrat), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).

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Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 46 — Health; certain medical personnel to administer vaccines during public health emergencies under certain conditions; authorize

Last action May 10, 2021 — Effective Date

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Passed Senate
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize certain medical personnel to administer vaccines during public health emergencies under certain conditions; to provide for vaccination information to third parties under certain public health conditions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the administration of vaccines under vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

May 10, 2021
Effective Date
May 10, 2021
Act 292
May 10, 2021
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 07, 2021
Senate Sent to Governor
March 31, 2021
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
March 31, 2021
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 31, 2021
House Third Readers
March 31, 2021
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
March 25, 2021
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
March 17, 2021
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 16, 2021
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
March 10, 2021
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 23, 2021
House Second Readers
February 22, 2021
House First Readers
February 18, 2021
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 18, 2021
Senate Third Read
February 11, 2021
Senate Read Second Time
February 10, 2021
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 29, 2021
Senate Read and Referred
January 28, 2021
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on · 3 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (237)

237 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 18, 2021

Passed 47 Yea · 3 Nay · 6 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	17	3	0	1
Unaffiliated	17	0	0	3
Democrat	13	0	0	2
Total	47	3	0	6
% of votes cast	84%	5%	0%	11%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
ANDERSON	—	Yea
ANDERSON	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BURNS	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HATCHETT	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Not Voting
JORDAN	—	Yea
MCNEILL	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
TATE	—	Not Voting
THOMPSON	—	Not Voting
TIPPINS	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Not Voting
Donzella James	Democrat	Not Voting
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Yea
Elena Parent	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Yea
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Yea
Harold Jones II	Democrat	Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett	Democrat	Yea
Michelle Au	Democrat	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Yea
Nikki Merritt	Democrat	Yea
Sally Harrell	Democrat	Yea
Sheikh Rahman	Democrat	Yea
Sonya Halpern	Democrat	Yea
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Billy Hickman	Republican	Yea
Blake Tillery	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Nay
Brian Strickland	Republican	Yea
Carden Summers	Republican	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Chuck Payne	Republican	Yea
Clint Dixon	Republican	Nay
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
Greg Dolezal	Republican	Nay
Jason Anavitarte	Republican	Yea
John Albers	Republican	Yea
John F. Kennedy	Republican	Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick	Republican	Yea
Larry Walker, III	Republican	Yea
Marty Harbin	Republican	Yea
Matt Brass	Republican	Not Voting
Randy Robertson	Republican	Yea
Russ Goodman	Republican	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 46 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to authorize certain medical personnel to administer vaccines during public health emergencies under certain conditions; to provide for vaccination information to third parties under certain public health conditions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the administration of vaccines under vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 46?: SB 46 is sponsored by Dean Burke, Ben Watson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Butch Miller, Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Michelle Au (Democrat), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 46?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 46
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 28, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Dean Burke

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