HB 1097: Mental health; criminal background, license status, and registry checks for owners, applicants, and employees of certain mental health facilities; provide
HB 1097 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for criminal background, license status, and registry checks for owners, applicants, and employees of certain mental health facilities; to provide for the Department of Behavioral Health...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified direct environmental impact
Risks
- No identified direct environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- Enhanced quality assurance for the behavioral health industry
Risks
- Increased administrative and background check costs for facilities
- Potential recruitment hurdles due to expanded vetting
Society
Benefits
- Increased protection for vulnerable mental health patients
- Reduces risk of abuse or negligence by unqualified staff
Risks
- Potential for privacy concerns regarding employee background data
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