Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is January 1, 2027, based on metadata, but the official summary text does not explicitly state this date.
Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act
This law allows pharmacists in Georgia to provide certain hormonal contraceptives and requires insurance plans to cover minimum amounts of these products.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives or administer injectable hormonal contraceptives under certain circumstances.
- Requires insurers to provide minimum amounts of certain contraceptives.
- Waives civil liability, criminal culpability, and professional discipline for actions taken in compliance with the new rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- Pharmacists practicing in Georgia
- Health insurance companies operating in the state
Limits and Unknowns
- The law does not specify the exact list of contraceptives or the specific circumstances under which pharmacists may act.
- Details on how medical assistance programs will change are included but not described in this summary text.