Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 459: Heart Health for All Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 459 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Heart Health for All Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Doreen Carter (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Karen Bennett, Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Marvin Lim (Democratic), Michelle Au (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 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 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to authorize the Department of Public Health to implement a program to increase public awareness of cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease; to provide for partnerships and educational materials; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doreen Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Karen Bennett | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“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