Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1088: Chiropractors; replace term chiropractor with chiropractic physician
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1088 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Chiropractors; replace term chiropractor with chiropractic physician. Primary sponsor: Karen Mathiak (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Nissa Jones (Democratic), Gerald Greene (Republican), Stacey Evans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to replace the term "chiropractor" with "chiropractic physician"; to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide for professional corporations jointly owned by chiropractic physicians and physicians; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for conforming changes in terminology; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes in terminology; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Mathiak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Nissa Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 143 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper