Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 427: Physicians; limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; provide
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 427 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Physicians; limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; provide. Primary sponsor: Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Marty Harbin (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Ed Setzler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Act 509.
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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 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, so as to provide for limited provisional licenses and a pathway to licensure for certain internationally trained physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and conditions; to provide for penalties, license sanctions, and enforcement; to provide for one or more medical directors; to provide for annual reports; to provide for rules, regulations and procedures; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 509
- 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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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