Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 872: Health; right to contraception for individuals; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 872 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; right to contraception for individuals; provide. Primary sponsor: Sharon Cooper (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican), Beth Camp (Republican), Bethany Ballard (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), Darlene Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 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 provide for the right to contraception for individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Deborah Silcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Bethany Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Darlene Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 173 |
“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