Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 729: Georgia Maternity Care Desert Reduction Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 729 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Maternity Care Desert Reduction Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Tanya Miller (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Miriam Paris (Democratic), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish programs to provide obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to establish a student loan repayment program for certain obstetric providers; to establish a grant program for certain perinatal facilities; to establish a state funded program to assist certain pregnant women in obtaining obstetric care; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Miriam Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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