GA HB717

Georgia Medical Board must establish rules and regulations for psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy clinics by December 31, 2026, covering facility standards, physician competency, emergency protocols, adverse event reporting, and advertising requirements

All psychedelic-assisted therapy clinics must be licensed by the board starting July 1, 2027, with biennial renewal required; each clinic location requires separate, nontransferable licensure

Clinics must be owned by Georgia-licensed physicians or certified registered nurse anesthetists with competency in psychedelic therapy and advanced airway management training (existing clinics are exempt from ownership requirements but must comply with all other provisions)

Only physicians with advanced airway training, certified registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologist assistants, or qualified nurse practitioners with 5+ years experience may administer psychedelic-assisted treatments; prescription drug monitoring program checks are mandatory before each treatment

Operating an unlicensed clinic is a felony punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and/or $1,000-$5,000 fine; the law does not apply to hospital-affiliated clinics, FDA-approved clinical trials, or on-label FDA-approved drug uses