Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 546: Death Investigations; include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; require coroner and medical examiners
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 546 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Death Investigations; include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; require coroner and medical examiners. Primary sponsor: Rick Williams (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): 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 Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require coroners and medical examiners to include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; to amend Code Section 31-12-3.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccination registry, reporting requirements, maintenance, and use of information, so as to allow coroners and medical examiners to access vaccination records; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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