Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 269: Mental Illness; certain procedures and notifications for involuntary outpatient commitments; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 269 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental Illness; certain procedures and notifications for involuntary outpatient commitments; provide. Primary sponsor: Bo Hatchett (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide certain procedures and notifications for involuntary outpatient commitments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| 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 Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper