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GA HB1313

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local law enforcement from arresting individuals for performing or aiding abortions conducted in accordance with Georgia's existing abortion law (Code Section 16-12-141)

  • Protects individuals from investigation, civil or criminal penalties, or deprivation of rights based on actions related to pregnancy outcomes including miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, abortion, or perinatal death from causes occurring in utero

  • Expands affirmative defenses for licensed physicians to include performing abortions or administering treatment that may lead to abortion when necessary to avert the pregnant woman's death or prevent serious risk of substantial bodily impairment

  • Clarifies that "unprofessional conduct" for medical licensing purposes only applies to abortions performed in violation of the specific provisions of Code Section 16-12-141, rather than all criminal abortions

  • Amends Title 16 (crimes and offenses) and Code Section 43-34-8 (medical licensing discipline provisions) of the Official Code of Georgia

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; certain legal action protections for healthcare professionals administering medical treatment to pregnant women; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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