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HB629 • 2025

Education; remove requirement of having a licensed physician in automated external defibrillator programs

Education; remove requirement of having a licensed physician in automated external defibrillator programs

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Sponsor
Hawkins, Lee
Last action
2026-03-31
Official status
Senate Tabled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows 'Senate Tabled,' which may indicate a delay or halt in progress despite passing both chambers previously.

HB629: Removing the Licensed Physician Requirement for School Defibrillator Programs

This bill changes Georgia law to remove the requirement that a licensed physician be present in automated external defibrillator programs within educational settings.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the rule requiring a licensed physician in automated external defibrillator (AED) programs under education health laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Educational institutions and organizations running AED programs covered by Georgia's Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 16, Part 3

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official source does not specify an effective date for when this change takes place.
  • The bill text provided in the source is a PDF file format that could not be read to confirm specific details beyond the summary and title.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-31 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Tabled

Official Summary Text

Education; remove requirement of having a licensed physician in automated external defibrillator programs