Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 251: Nurses; certified registered nurse anesthetist to order and administer anesthesia and an anesthesia plan under certain conditions; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 251 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Nurses; certified registered nurse anesthetist to order and administer anesthesia and an anesthesia plan under certain conditions; provide. Primary sponsor: Lauren McDonald (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican), Mike Cheokas (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), David Wilkerson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 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 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as provide for a certified registered nurse anesthetist to order and administer anesthesia and an anesthesia plan under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for liability; to provide for a healthcare facility to adopt policies relating to the provision of anesthesia; 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 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Matt Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Mike Cheokas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 151 |
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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