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HB717 • 2025

Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide

Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide

Healthcare
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Cooper, Sharon
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the law creates a framework for rules but does not list specific operational details like drug names or costs within this summary.

HB717: Rules for Psychedelic-Assisted Treatment in Georgia

This law updates the Medical Practice Act to create rules, definitions, and licensing requirements for clinics providing psychedelic-assisted treatment.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (the Medical Practice Act).
  • Provides regulations for the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy.
  • Establishes definitions related to this type of medical care.
  • Sets standards and requirements for how these treatments must be given.
  • Creates a system for licensing clinics that offer psychedelic therapy.
  • Allows state officials to establish specific rules and regulations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Clinics in Georgia seeking licensure to provide psychedelic-assisted treatment
  • Medical professionals administering these therapies under the new standards

Terms To Know

Psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy
A form of medical care that is now subject to specific regulations, definitions, and licensing requirements in Georgia.
Medical Practice Act
The state law (Title 43) being amended to include rules for psychedelic-assisted treatment.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific drugs allowed or banned.
  • Details on patient eligibility requirements are not included in this text.
  • The exact cost of clinic licenses is not stated here.
  • Specific standards for treatment administration are mentioned but not detailed.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Medical Practice Act; regulation of the administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy; provide