Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 500: Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base; expand to include data from licensed health care professionals

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 500 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base; expand to include data from licensed health care professionals. Primary sponsor: Mike Hodges (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Hodges (Republican); Ben Watson (Republican); Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican); Larry Walker (Republican); and 6 more.