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GA HR1758

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Petrea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on Proxy Caregiving and Medication Administration in Community Based Service Settings to explore alternatives to current medication administration laws for Georgians with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in residential care
  • Committee shall consist of 5 members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
  • Addresses the documented shortage of registered nurses in Georgia and the difficulty and cost providers face in complying with current medication administration regulations in home and community based settings
  • Committee members may receive per diem allowances for up to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Clerk of the House and stands abolished on December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Proxy Caregiving and Medication Administration in Community Based Service Settings; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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