Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 884: Public Health, Department of; establish grant program for perinatal facilities to increase availability of obstetric care in low access maternity care areas and deserts
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 884 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health, Department of; establish grant program for perinatal facilities to increase availability of obstetric care in low access maternity care areas and deserts. Primary sponsor: Park Cannon (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Karen Bennett, Tyler Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 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 a grant program for perinatal facilities to increase the availability of obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Karen Bennett | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“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