Georgia SB162: Georgia Composite Medical Board; implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; provide

What the bill says

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the board to implement an automated licensing system for healthcare providers in this state; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the board to implement an automated licensing system for healthcare providers in this state; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Composite Medical Board, is amended in Code Section 43-34-6, relating to board as an independent agency, by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(k) No later than July 1, 2025, the board shall implement a data management software system to streamline and automate the licensing process of physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, licensed physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants. No later than October 1, 2025, such system shall be fully operational for other healthcare providers. Such system shall: LC 55 0554S (1) Organize, verify, and store the credentials of healthcare providers, allowing for a single verification process that results in authorization state-wide, provided that a healthcare facility agrees to such authorization; (2) Be customizable so that a healthcare facility can add requirements to meet such facility's …

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Sponsors

• Sharon Cooper (R, 45) · primary sponsor
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, 52) · primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, 32)
• Blake Tillery (R, 19)
• Larry Walker (R, 20)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 5, 2026: Act 408
3. May 5, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. February 25, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
6. February 9, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. February 9, 2026: House Third Readers
8. February 4, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
10. March 31, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Votes

• Senate Vote #584 (February 25, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #490 (February 9, 2026): 167 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #195 (March 6, 2025): 53 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB162?

SB162 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Composite Medical Board; implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; provide.

What does SB162 do?

In its own words: To amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the board to implement an automated licensing system for healthcare providers in this state; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB162?

Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB162?

Sharon Cooper (R, 45), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB162?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70301