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GA HB471

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cheokas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed general hospitals and birthing centers must make a water safety education video available to parents or guardians of newborn infants to view onsite prior to discharge

  • Hospitals and birthing centers must provide parents/guardians with a water safety education form developed by the Department of Community Health

  • The Department of Community Health is required to develop the water safety education form and promulgate rules and regulations for implementation

  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code Section 31-7-24

Legislative Description

Health; licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; require

Last Action

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/10/2025
Public and Community Health2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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