Georgia HB88: State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide

What the bill says

To amend Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and eligibility; to provide for terms of the loan purchase agreement; to provide for cancellation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and eligibility; to provide for terms of the loan purchase agreement; to provide for cancellation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "20-3-518.8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'biomedical technician' means a technician trained in biomedical sciences, an animal care technician or a veterinary technician who works in a biomedical research facility, is a resident of Georgia, and is enrolled in or within five years of final coursework for such profession. H. B. LC 52 0601 (b) The board may provide for the purchase of loans for educational purposes made to a biomedical technician who is authorized to work in this state, with services in the form of …

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Sponsors

• Imani Barnes (D, 86) · primary sponsor
• Karla Drenner (D, 85)
• Clark, Jasmine (D, 108)
• Spencer Frye (D, 122)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, 77)
• McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)

Latest actions

1. February 26, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
3. March 6, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
4. January 27, 2025: House Second Readers
5. January 17, 2025: House First Readers
6. January 16, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HB88?

HB88 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): State veterinary education; biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; provide.

What does HB88 do?

In its own words: To amend Part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for biomedical technicians to be eligible for the state student loan forgiveness program; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and eligibility; to provide for terms of the loan purchase agreement; to provide for cancellation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB88?

Failed as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB88?

Imani Barnes (D, 86), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB88?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69427