Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 965: Health; copies of certain patient records to parents or legal guardians of unemancipated minors; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 965 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; copies of certain patient records to parents or legal guardians of unemancipated minors; provide. Primary sponsor: Noelle Kahaian (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Houston Gaines (Republican), Bill Fincher (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), Dale Washburn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 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 33 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health records, so as to provide for copies of certain patient records to parents or legal guardians of unemancipated minors; to provide for parent or legal guardian access to such records in a patient portal; to provide a definition; to provide for exceptions; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Kahaian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Houston Gaines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Bill Fincher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Brent Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
“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