Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1368: Mental health; re-creation of community service boards; provide
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1368 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental health; re-creation of community service boards; provide. Primary sponsor: Sharon Cooper (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Katie Dempsey (Republican), Teddy Reese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the re-creation of community service boards; to reconstitute the governing boards of community service boards; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, so as to revise a provision authorizing community service boards to conduct teleconference meetings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Matt Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper