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GA HB701

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Tanner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 45-20-110 to expand the definition of "illegal drug" for state employment drug testing to include opioids, opioid analgesics, and opioid derivatives, in addition to the previously listed opiates
  • Previously, state employment drug tests covered only "opiates"; the expanded language captures all forms of opioids, including synthetic and semi-synthetic varieties
  • Retains the existing exemption for drugs used pursuant to a valid prescription or as otherwise authorized by state or federal law
  • Full list of substances covered under the revised definition: marijuana/cannabinoids (THC), cocaine, amphetamines/methamphetamines, opiates, opioids, opioid analgesics, opioid derivatives, and phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

State employment; drug testing; allow testing for all forms of opioids

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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