Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 220: "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 220 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Matt Brass (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, David Lucas (Democratic), Brandon Beach, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Colton Moore, Russ Goodman (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Rick Williams (Republican), Lee Anderson (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 various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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 712
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
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