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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 610: "Georgia Death and Dignity Act"; enact

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 610 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Georgia Death and Dignity Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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 Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create provisions for physician-assisted end-of-life options for terminally ill individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide a criminal penalty; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kim JacksonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate41
Nan OrrockPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Harold JonesPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Sally HarrellPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate40
RaShaun KempPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Doc RhettPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Josh McLaurinPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Elena ParentPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate44

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Senate Read and Referred
  2. Senate Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source