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40 bills for “Controlled substances”.
Controlled Substances; determine whether a controlled substance has been adulterated; authorize the use of testing equipment
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let people use drug-checking equipment, like fentanyl test strips, without that equipment being treated as illegal drug paraphernalia under state law.
Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would stop certain drug possession convictions from counting as the kind of felony that blocks someone from registering to vote or voting, taking effect January 1, 2027.
Crimes and offenses; offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1303 would make it a separate crime in Georgia to possess certain illegal drugs while a child under 14 is present, adding a new charge on top of existing drug possession laws.
Controlled substances; ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House committee substitute for HB 1089 would let Georgia pharmacists sell FDA-approved ivermectin in its original packaging without a prescription, expanding an existing exception for topical lotion.
Controlled Substances and Pharmacists and Pharmacies; ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication in this state; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 366 would let Georgians buy ivermectin over the counter without a prescription, by removing it from the state's list of dangerous drugs and creating a new law allowing its sale as a nonprescription medication.
Controlled substances; Schedule I; provide certain provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 473 updates Georgia's list of controlled substances and dangerous drugs, adding newly identified synthetic drugs to Schedule I and adding many recently approved prescription medications to the state's dangerous drugs list.
Controlled substances; possession of four grams or more of fentanyl; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would explicitly add fentanyl and its chemical analogs to the state's drug trafficking law, exposing people caught with four grams or more to the same mandatory prison sentences as traffickers of morphine and opium.
Controlled substances; Schedule I; provide certain provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1329 updates Georgia's controlled substances law by adding dozens of new medications to the state's list of dangerous drugs and adjusting a Schedule I chemical definition, largely to keep pace with newly approved pharmaceuticals.
Controlled substances; Schedule I; psilocybin; revise a provision
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 382 would exempt future FDA-approved LSD and psilocybin drugs from Georgia's Schedule I controlled substances list and would loosen several pharmacy supervision and drug-return rules statewide.
Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 558 would raise the amount of marijuana that counts as a misdemeanor in Georgia from one ounce to three ounces, replacing jail time with fines or community service for most first-time possession cases.
Crimes and offenses; codify proclamation that would grant a pardon regarding offense of simple possession of marijuana
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 804 would write into Georgia law a 2022 federal presidential proclamation pardoning simple marijuana possession, applying it to people affected under Georgia's own drug law.
Controlled substances; mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are Schedule I; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House Judiciary Committee substitute for HB 968 would classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other kratom derivatives as Schedule I controlled substances while also rewriting Georgia's kratom sales, labeling, and advertising rules for retailers and processors.
Crimes; restriction and seal of certain records upon sentencing of a first conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances and certain nonviolent property crimes; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would automatically seal court and law enforcement records for people given a first conditional discharge for drug possession or related nonviolent property crimes, unless that status is later revoked.
Putting Georgia's Patients First Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 227 would rename Georgia's 'low THC oil' program as 'medical cannabis,' loosen several diagnosis requirements for patients, and let licensees share product information with patients and caregivers, not just physicians.
General Assembly; reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance in accordance with presidential Executive Order 14370; urge
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the General Assembly to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, mirroring a pending federal rescheduling effort.
Courts and Penal Institutions; substance abuse programs and mental health treatment programs in county and municipal jails for inmates; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let county and municipal jails set up voluntary substance abuse and mental health treatment programs for inmates, run through new drug court and mental health court procedures.
Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs; definition of drugs to include alcohol and its derivatives; revise
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would redefine 'drugs' under the state's drug abuse treatment and education law to include alcohol and its derivatives, reversing a current exclusion.
Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; January 21, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 21, 2025 as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day, honoring Georgians in recovery from substance use disorders and mental illness.
House Study Committee on Dangerous Animal Attacks and Animal Control Resources in Rural Georgia; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would create an 11-member study committee to examine dangerous animal attacks and the lack of animal control resources in rural parts of the state.
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association for 45 years of providing addiction treatment training and support across Georgia, with no changes to state law.
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution commends the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association for 45 years of service supporting addiction counselors and people recovering from substance use disorders in Georgia.
State of Georgia; every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and control of their children; provide - CA
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution proposes a state constitutional amendment declaring that parents have a fundamental right to direct their children's upbringing, education, care, and control, subject to voter ratification.
Education, Department of; publish guidance relating to best practices for secure browsing and parental controls; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would add lessons on harmful online material and age verification to school internet safety programs, require the Department of Education to publish parental control guidance, and require the Attorney General to issue an annual online safety enforcement report.
Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program; exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their work on cervical cancer education, and names the 2025 Georgia HPV Champions.
The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium and Cancer Pathways; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways for their work on cervical cancer awareness and names two 2026 Georgia HPV Community Champions.
General Assembly; create Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; authorize - CA
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would ask voters to amend the state constitution to let lawmakers create a dedicated Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund, keeping certain fees out of the general state budget.
Drivers licenses; require intervention component for DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs be conducted in person
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1395 would require the 20-hour intervention class in Georgia's DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program to be taught in person, banning online or remote versions of that class.
The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways for their work on cervical cancer awareness, naming two Georgians as 2026 HPV Community Champions.
The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium (a program of the Georgia Department of Public Health), and Cancer Pathways; exemplary contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends The Susan Jolley Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, and Cancer Pathways for their work on cervical cancer education, and honors two Georgians as 2026 HPV Community Champions.
Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would repeal the state law that currently bars cities and counties from adopting rent control, opening the door for local governments to regulate rent if they choose.
Landlord and Tenant; Code Section 44-7-19; repeal
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would repeal the state law that currently bars cities and counties from adopting rent control ordinances, opening the door for local governments to regulate rent if they choose.
School Behavioral Mental Health Support Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 26 would create a state grant program letting community mental health providers deliver mental health and substance abuse services directly to K-12 students in Georgia schools.
School Behavioral Health Support Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 24 would create a state grant program to place mental health and substance use treatment providers in K-12 schools, funded if the legislature sets aside money for it.
Landlord and tenant; limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would cap annual rent increases at 5 percent for tenants renewing a residential lease, though landlords could set any rent for a brand-new tenant.
Senate Study Committee on Certified Peer Specialists, Addiction Recovery Programs, and Protocols; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would create a six-member study committee to examine addiction recovery programs, Certified Peer Specialists, and related protocols, with a report due by December 1, 2025.
Brady Law Regulations; three-day waiting period for purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 4 would require a three business day waiting period before licensed gun dealers can complete most firearm sales or transfers in Georgia, with exceptions for weapons carry license holders.
United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would put the House on record supporting the dissolution of the federal Department of Education and returning control over K-12 education to the states.
House Study Committee on the Addiction Epidemic and Solutions for Recovery; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would create a 13-member study committee to examine the state's addiction epidemic and recommend ways to improve treatment and recovery resources, with a report due by December 1, 2025.
Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; denial or nonacceptance of permits; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would set firm deadlines for local governments to approve or deny building and land-disturbance permits, require refunds when they miss those deadlines, and force larger cities and counties to post real-time permit status online starting in 2028.
Animals; prohibit transfer of certain domestic animals at certain locations
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 331 would make it illegal in Georgia to sell, adopt out, or trade dogs, cats, or domestic rabbits at roadside spots, parking lots, flea markets, and similar outdoor public locations, with limited exceptions.