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GA HB629

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for licensed physician oversight of automated external defibrillator (AED) programs in Georgia K-12 public schools

  • Requires schools to have bleeding control kits approved by the American College of Surgeons, obtained through the Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control Kit Program

  • Mandates training for internal response team members on bleeding control kit use through American College of Surgeons instructional programs, in addition to existing CPR and AED training requirements

  • Expands emergency action plans and response team responsibilities to cover severe bleeding emergencies alongside cardiac arrest situations

  • Effectiveness contingent upon specific appropriation of funds by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Education; remove requirement of having a licensed physician in automated external defibrillator programs

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth2/9/2026
Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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