Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 209: Health; designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 209 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service. Primary sponsor: Ruwa Romman (Democratic), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Michelle Au (Democratic), Beth Camp (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): 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 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as essential services in this state; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
“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