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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1089: Controlled substances; ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication; provide

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1089 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Controlled substances; ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication; provide. Primary sponsor: Karen Mathiak (Republican), David Clark (Republican), Leesa Hagan (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Noelle Kahaian (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

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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 13 of Title 16 and Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and pharmacies, respectively, so as to provide for ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication in this state; to remove ivermectin from the definition of, exceptions to, and exemptions from dangerous drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Karen MathiakPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse82
David ClarkPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse100
Leesa HaganPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse156
Charlice ByrdPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse20
Noelle KahaianPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse81

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
  2. House Second Readers
  3. House First Readers
  4. House Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source