Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 288: Disclosure of Certain Information; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 288 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Disclosure of Certain Information; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic). 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 Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of certain information to persons undergoing certain surgical or diagnostic procedures, failure to comply, exceptions, and regulations establishing standards for implementation, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for other medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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