Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 717: Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 717 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide. Primary sponsor: Sharon Cooper (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Michelle Au (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Act 634.
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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 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia," so as to provide for the regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for licensure of clinics; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Mark Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Deborah Silcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| 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
- Act 634
- House Date Signed by Governor
- House Sent to Governor
- House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Reconsidered
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