Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 665: Health; transfer all authorities and responsibilities relating to environmental health from county boards of health to Department of Public Health
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 665 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; transfer all authorities and responsibilities relating to environmental health from county boards of health to Department of Public Health. Primary sponsor: Derrick McCollum (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Darlene Taylor (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Spencer Frye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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, Chapter 3, and Chapter 5 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Public Health, county boards of health, and administration and enforcement, respectively, so as to transfer all authorities and responsibilities relating to environmental health from the county boards of health to the Department of Public Health; to describe responsibilities and authorities of the Department of Public Health related to environmental health; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Code Section 12-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local variances from state restrictions on outdoor watering, limitations on outdoor irrigation, and exceptions, so as to make a confirming revision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick McCollum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Darlene Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 173 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
“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