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
SB 395 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 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 Reg...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material effect on the environment identified.
Risks
- No material effect on the environment identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Improved oversight and administrative integrity of the registry.
Risks
- Potential increase in administrative burden for participating physicians.
Society
Benefits
- Aims to streamline data sharing between the DPH and the Medical Board.
Risks
- Concerns regarding data privacy for patients included in the registry.
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