Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 227
Putting Georgia's Patients First Act; enact
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Dickey (Republican)
- Matt Reeves (Republican)
- Brian Prince (Democratic)
- Leesa Hagan (Republican)
- Trey Rhodes (Republican)
- Eric Bell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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 clarify and revise exemptions to criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 House | House Vote #111 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 20, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 6, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 5, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 4, 2025 · House
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