Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 471: Health; licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; require

Passed one chamber Last action March 19, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported

Plain-language summary

HB 471 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; require. Primary sponsor: Mike Cheokas (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Senate Committee Favorably Reported.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Cheokas (Republican); Matt Dubnik (Republican); Gerald Greene (Republican); Lee Hawkins (Republican); and 2 more.