Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the repeal of Section 31-2A-19 but does not specify what replaces it or if new funding is allocated.
The Georgia Maternal Health Momnibus Act
This bill amends several areas of state law to enact the Georgia Maternal Health Momnibus Act and repeals a specific pilot program for home visitation during pregnancy.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Titles 31, 33, 34, 37, 45, 48, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.).
- Covers changes to laws regarding health, insurance, labor relations, mental health, public employees, taxes, and social services.
- Repeals Code Section 31-2A-19, which relates to a pilot program for home visitation during pregnancy and early childhood.
- Removes reporting and funding requirements associated with the repealed home visitation pilot program.
- Provides new definitions for terms used in these laws.
- Repeals other state laws that conflict with this act.
Who It Names or Affects
- State agencies managing health, insurance, labor relations, mental health, public employees, taxes, and social services.
- Programs previously operating under the home visitation pilot program for pregnancy and early childhood.
- Public officers and employees in the affected areas.
Terms To Know
- O.C.G.A.
- Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which is the collection of state laws mentioned in this bill.
- Repeal
- To officially cancel or remove a law so it no longer has legal effect.
Limits and Unknowns
- The source text lists the titles of laws being changed but does not describe the specific new rules created for maternal health.
- Details on how funding changes specifically affect programs are not described in the summary provided.
- The effective date of this act is not included in the official status information.