Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 72: "Hope for Georgia Patients Act"; enact
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 72 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Hope for Georgia Patients Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Matt Brass (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Colton Moore, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): Effective Date.
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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 52 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to terminally ill patient's right to try investigational drugs, biological products, and devices, so as to expand access to individualized investigational treatments to patients who have severely debilitating or life-threatening illnesses; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for written informed consent; to allow certain manufacturers or eligible facilities to make available individualized investigational treatments; to provide that coverage is not mandatory; to prohibit the sanctions against a physician's license; to provide exemption to liability for certain charges; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 122
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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