Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
SB 395: 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
Kay Kirkpatrick
SB 395 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require a physician to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board when certifying an individual as eligible for the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to provide for annual reporting; to authorize the Department of Public Health to disclose certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Increased oversight reduces potential fraud
- Standardized reporting improves program efficiency
- Professional standards for medical certification
Risks
- Increased administrative burden on physicians
- Potential for higher compliance costs
- Increased documentation time for medical offices
Society
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Stronger patient safety oversight
- Standardized certification process
- Improved integrity of the registry
Risks
- Privacy risks regarding patient data disclosure
- Potential barriers to patient access
- Bureaucratic complexity for vulnerable populations
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Mandatory annual reporting provisions
- Oversight by the Georgia Composite Medical Board
- Increased transparency in patient certification
Risks
- Ambiguity regarding the scope of shared data
- Potential for expanded government surveillance
- Risk of data mismanagement by agencies
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Stronger physician accountability for certifications
- Improved safety monitoring for registry patients
- Data-driven public health oversight
Risks
- Physician workload may impact patient access
- Potential chilling effect on provider participation
- Data privacy concerns for medical records
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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