Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1278: Professions and businesses; improve efficiencies in issuance of permits for dentists to administer conscious sedation and general anesthesia

Enacted Last action May 5, 2026: Act 405

Plain-language summary

HB 1278 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Professions and businesses; improve efficiencies in issuance of permits for dentists to administer conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Primary sponsor: Lee Hawkins (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Act 405.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lee Hawkins (Republican); Ron Stephens (Republican); Gerald Greene (Republican); Mark Newton (Republican); and 2 more.