Georgia SB395: Department of Public Health; eligible for the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; require a physician to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to authorize the Department of Public Health to disclose certain information regarding the Low THC Oil Patient Registry to the Georgia Composite Medical Board for certain purposes; to provide for annual reports by physicians; to restrict the use of such reports…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to authorize the Department of Public Health to disclose certain information regarding the Low THC Oil Patient Registry to the Georgia Composite Medical Board for certain purposes; to provide for annual reports by physicians; to restrict the use of such reports; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to designate ambulance services as an essential service in this state; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for the EMS Interstate Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, is amended by revising subsections (e) and (f) of Code Section 31-2A-18, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, registration cards, reports, waiver forms, and annual review and recommendations, as follows: S. B. LC 52 1100S "(e) The board shall require physicians to issue semiannual annual reports to the board. Such reports shall require physicians to provide information, including, but not limited to, …

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Sponsors

• Mark Newton (R, 127) · primary sponsor
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, 52)
• Matt Brass (R, 6)
• John Albers (R)
• Sonya Halpern (D, 39)
• Bill Cowsert (R, 46)
• Randy Robertson (R, 29)
• Elena Parent (D, 44)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026: Act 506
3. May 11, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 27, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
6. March 23, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. March 23, 2026: House Third Readers
8. March 20, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
9. March 18, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. February 26, 2026: House Second Readers

Votes

• Senate Vote #836 (March 27, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #742 (March 23, 2026): 161 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #576 (February 24, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB395?

SB395 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Department of Public Health; eligible for the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; require a physician to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

What does SB395 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to authorize the Department of Public Health to disclose certain information regarding the Low THC Oil Patient Registry to the Georgia Composite Medical Board for certain purposes; to provide for annual reports by physicians; to restrict the use of such reports…

What is the status of SB395?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB395?

Mark Newton (R, 127), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB395?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72198