Georgia SB220: "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

26 Sen Floor Amend 2 MOOT Senators Albers of the 56th and Robertson of the 29th offered the following amendment #2A: Amend Senate amendment #2 (AM 33 2118) to the House substitute to SB 220 (LC 33 9865S) by: striking "Georgia's" and replacing with "Georgia" on line 18

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Sponsors

• Mark Newton (R, 127) · primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, 6) · primary sponsor
• Carden Summers (R, 13)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Brian Strickland (R, 42)
• Kim Jackson (D, 41)
• Emanuel Jones (D, 10)
• Freddie Sims (D, 12)
• David Lucas (D, 26)
• Brandon Beach (R, 21)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, 5)
• Billy Hickman (R, 4)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 12, 2026: Act 712
3. May 12, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 23, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. March 18, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
7. March 12, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
8. March 12, 2026: House Third Readers
9. February 10, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Votes

• House Vote #743 (March 23, 2026): 144 yea, 21 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #742 (March 18, 2026): 38 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #741 (March 18, 2026): 36 yea, 15 nay, passed
• House Vote #702 (March 12, 2026): 138 yea, 21 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #176 (March 6, 2025): 39 yea, 17 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #175 (March 6, 2025): 12 yea, 43 nay, failed

Common questions

What is SB220?

SB220 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact.

What does SB220 do?

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB220?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB220?

Mark Newton (R, 127), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB220?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70559