Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB 605 — Public Health, Department of; continue operation of Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations of funds; require

Last action — House Second Readers

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to continue operation of the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations or the availability of other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the Quit Line; to provide that the Quit Line will provide information about, evaluation for, and referrals to lung cancer screening services; to provide for the utilization and security of any data collected by the Quit Line; to provide for the creation of written materials with information about the Quit Line by the Department of Public Health and to require certain sellers of tobacco products to display and distribute such written materials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (244)

244 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 605 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to continue operation of the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations or the availability of other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the Quit Line; to provide that the Quit Line will provide information about, evaluation for, and referrals to lung cancer screening services; to provide for the utilization and security of any data collected by the Quit Line; to provide for the creation of written materials with information about the Quit Line by the Department of Public Health and to require certain sellers of tobacco products to display and distribute such written materials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 605?
HB 605 is sponsored by Karen Lupton (Democrat), Shea Roberts (Democrat), and Marvin Lim (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 605?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 605?
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