Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 162: Georgia Composite Medical Board; implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; provide
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 162 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Composite Medical Board; implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; provide. Primary sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.
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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 Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the board to implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 408
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
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