Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 797 — Public Health, Department of; Low THC Oil Patient Registry; revise provisions

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to revise provisions relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to provide for online payment for registration cards; to provide for registry cards to be delivered through certified mail; to require physicians to see a registered patient every six months; to require physicians to complete an education course relating to low THC oil prior to certifying any patients; to prohibit employers from discriminating against an employee based on his or her status as a registered patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

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  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

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Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 797 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to revise provisions relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to provide for online payment for registration cards; to provide for registry cards to be delivered through certified mail; to require physicians to see a registered patient every six months; to require physicians to complete an education course relating to low THC oil prior to certifying any patients; to prohibit employers from discriminating against an employee based on his or her status as a registered patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 797?
HB 797 is sponsored by Long Tran (Democrat) and Inga Willis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 797?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 797?
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