Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 605: Public Health, Department of; continue operation of Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations of funds; require
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 605 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health, Department of; continue operation of Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations of funds; require. Primary sponsor: Marvin Lim (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to continue operation of the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations or the availability of other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the Quit Line; to provide that the Quit Line will provide information about, evaluation for, and referrals to lung cancer screening services; to provide for the utilization and security of any data collected by the Quit Line; to provide for the creation of written materials with information about the Quit Line by the Department of Public Health and to require certain sellers of tobacco products to display and distribute such written materials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
“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