Georgia CommonsHB 872: Health; right to contraception for individuals; provide
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action March 31, 2025 · Introduced
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House Bill 872
By: Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd, Camp of the 135th, Ballard of the 147th, Jones of the 47th, and others
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to provide for the right to contraception for individuals; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, is amended by revising Code Section 31-1-20, which is reserved, as follows:
"31-1-20.
(a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Conception' means the process of combining the male sperm with the female ovum, resulting in a fertilized ovum or zygote.
(2) 'Contraception' means a method of inhibiting the development of a human pregnancy at any stage prior to conception.
(b) Females have the right to the use of any means of contraception. Reserved."
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.