Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1097: Mental health; criminal background, license status, and registry checks for owners, applicants, and employees of certain mental health facilities; provide

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

HB 1097 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental health; criminal background, license status, and registry checks for owners, applicants, and employees of certain mental health facilities; provide. Primary sponsor: Jesse Petrea (Republican), Katie Dempsey (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Mike Cameron (Republican), Steven Sainz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jesse Petrea (Republican); Katie Dempsey (Republican); Scott Hilton (Republican); Mike Cameron (Republican); and 1 more.