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HB598 • 2025

Reproductive Freedom Act; enact

Reproductive Freedom Act; enact

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Sponsor
Roberts, Shea
Last action
2025-02-27
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill title mentions 'Reproductive Freedom,' but the provided official summary only lists general legal chapters without detailing how they relate specifically to reproductive rights.

Reproductive Freedom Act

This bill changes state laws covering people's rights, the Juvenile Code, public health offenses, domestic relations, education rules, general health codes, insurance regulations, medical professional standards, employee benefits, income taxes, and public assistance.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Chapter 2 of Title 1 regarding persons and their rights
  • Updates the Juvenile Code in Chapter 11 of Title 15
  • Changes laws about offenses against public health and morals in Chapter 12 of Title 16
  • Revises domestic relations rules under Title 19
  • Modifies general education provisions in Chapter 1 of Title 20
  • Updates state health regulations under Title 31
  • Changes insurance laws found in Title 33
  • Amends standards for physicians and assistants in Chapter 34 of Title 43
  • Revises employee insurance and benefits plans in Chapter 18 of Title 45
  • Updates income tax rules in Chapter 7 of Title 48
  • Changes public assistance laws in Chapter 4 of Title 49

Who It Names or Affects

  • Persons covered under state rights and domestic relations laws
  • Minors subject to the Juvenile Code
  • Individuals involved with offenses against public health or morals
  • Students and schools affected by general education provisions
  • Health care providers including physicians and assistants
  • Insurance companies operating in the state
  • Employees covered under insurance and benefits plans
  • Residents subject to income tax laws
  • Recipients of public assistance

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary lists which law chapters are changed but does not explain the specific new rules inside those chapters.
  • No effective date is listed for when these changes will begin.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-27 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Reproductive Freedom Act; enact