Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1292: Health; exempt from certificate of need requirements certain nursing homes for war veterans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1292 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; exempt from certificate of need requirements certain nursing homes for war veterans. Primary sponsor: Spencer Frye (Democratic), Josh Bonner (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Brian Prince (Democratic), Al Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificate of need program, so as to exempt from certificate of need requirements certain nursing homes for war veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Josh Bonner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Brian Prince | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Al Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper