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GA HB629
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lee Hawkins
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement for licensed physician oversight of automated external defibrillator (AED) programs in Georgia K-12 public schools
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Requires schools to have bleeding control kits approved by the American College of Surgeons, obtained through the Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control Kit Program
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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
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Expands emergency action plans and response team responsibilities to cover severe bleeding emergencies alongside cardiac arrest situations
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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