Georgia HB419: Education; require possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within University System of Georgia

What the bill says

To amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to university system, so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within the University System of Georgia; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by units within the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for definitions…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to university system, so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within the University System of Georgia; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by units within the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to provide for possession of opioid antagonists by certain individuals; to require the maintenance of a stock supply of opioid antagonists; to provide for the use and location of opioid antagonist storage compartments; to authorize trained personnel to administer opioid antagonists and carry opioid antagonists; on their person; to provide for immunity; to provide that neither civil liability nor professional discipline shall accrue to personnel, the systems, or institutions or units thereof; to provide for an exception; to provide for activation of the emergency medical services system and notification of emergency contacts; to provide for a community funding source contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: H. B. LC 46 1082 SECTION 1. …

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Sponsors

• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050) · primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, 27) · primary sponsor
• Matthew Gambill (R, 15)
• Charles Martin (R, 49)
• Jackson, Mack (D, 128)
• Danny Mathis (R, 133)
• Gerald Greene (R, 154)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Senate Tabled
2. March 27, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
3. March 27, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
4. March 25, 2026: Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
5. February 19, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
6. February 18, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. February 18, 2026: House Third Readers
8. February 12, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
10. March 6, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Votes

• House Vote #530 (February 18, 2026): 165 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB419?

HB419 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Education; require possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within University System of Georgia.

What does HB419 do?

In its own words: To amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to university system, so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within the University System of Georgia; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by units within the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for definitions…

What is the status of HB419?

Failed as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Senate Tabled (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB419?

Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB419?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70261