Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 584: Health; reassign licensing and oversight of certain treatments and programs from Departments of Community Health to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Enacted Last action January 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

HB 584 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; reassign licensing and oversight of certain treatments and programs from Departments of Community Health to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Primary sponsor: Jesse Petrea (Republican), Katie Dempsey (Republican), Darlene Taylor (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), John LaHood (Republican), Brian Prince (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jesse Petrea (Republican); Katie Dempsey (Republican); Darlene Taylor (Republican); Ron Stephens (Republican); and 2 more.