Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 298: Health; requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; provide. Primary sponsor: Trey Kelley (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Derrick McCollum (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to require a written nurse services staffing plan; to provide for an official nurse services staffing plan; to provide for the establishment of nurse staffing committees; to provide for annual reports of staffing information to the Department of Community Health; to provide for anonymous reports and investigations of unsafe staffing conditions; to establish an advisory commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Angie O'Steen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 169 |
| Matt Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| Derrick McCollum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“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 By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper