Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1393: House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals; create
Status: In committee, March 16, 2026
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, far too many Georgians lack access to healthcare services; and WHEREAS, hospitals in rural communities are needed to provide area residents with access to healthcare services; and WHEREAS, the state of Georgia has one of the highest rates of rural hospital closures over the last ten years; and WHEREAS, the number of hospitals in rural communities in this state has been declining for many years; and WHEREAS, without at least one hospital in a rural community, area residents often must travel great distances to receive needed medical care; and WHEREAS, the presence of hospitals, doctors, nurses, medical technicians, administrative personnel, and other professionals in a rural community helps that community to thrive; and H. R. 1393 LC 46 1322 WHEREAS, Georgia needs hospitals in rural communities to meet the needs of patients, particularly in obstetrical, cancer, mental health, surgical, emergency care, and other types of healthcare; and WHEREAS, rural hospitals face an ongoing financial crisis; and WHEREAS, rural hospitals have numerous needs that should be examined including but not limited to the need for more physicians and other medical professionals as well as greater access to telemedicine and high speed internet connectivity; and WHEREAS, legislation addressing the needs of hospitals in rural communities should be …
Sponsors
- L.C. Myles (D, 126) · primary sponsor
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
- Al Williams (D, 168)
- Debbie Buckner (D, 137)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Robert Dawson (D, 65)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1393?
- HR1393 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals; create.
- What does HR1393 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1393?
- In committee as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1393?
- L.C. Myles (D, 126), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1393?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73372
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