Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 440: Department of Public Health; provisions relative to duties or functions; modernize and update

Passed both chambers Last action April 2, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Plain-language summary

SB 440 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Public Health; provisions relative to duties or functions; modernize and update. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican); Bo Hatchett (Republican); Ben Watson (Republican); Drew Echols (Republican); and 3 more.