Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 131: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; establishment
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 131 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; establishment. Primary sponsor: Mike Hodges (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended.
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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 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; to provide for definitions; to provide for collaboration with state licensing boards; to provide for a publicly accessible website; to provide for collection of data from state licensing boards; to provide for specified data; to provide for seeking of funding sources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper