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HB1088 • 2025

Chiropractors; replace term chiropractor with chiropractic physician

Chiropractors; replace term chiropractor with chiropractic physician

Healthcare Labor
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Sponsor
Mathiak, Karen
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The source text confirms the bill repeals conflicting laws but does not detail which specific older laws are affected.

Changing the Name of Chiropractors in Georgia Law

This bill changes the official name for chiropractors to 'chiropractic physician' and allows them to jointly own professional corporations with medical doctors.

What This Bill Does

  • Replaces the term "chiropractor" with "chiropractic physician" in state laws about health care professionals.
  • Allows chiropractic physicians and physicians (medical doctors) to jointly own a professional corporation together.
  • Updates other parts of Georgia law regarding public officers, employees, and various titles to match this new name change.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Chiropractors practicing in the state
  • Medical doctors who may partner with chiropractic physicians

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text mentions providing for an effective date but does not specify what that date is.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Chiropractors; replace term chiropractor with chiropractic physician