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GA SB195
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Hufstetler
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Georgia pharmacists to dispense HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 30-90 day supplies and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) in 30-day supplies without a traditional prescription, provided patients test HIV-negative within the previous 7 days and report no contraindicated medications.
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Requires pharmacists to complete an accredited training program approved by the State Board of Pharmacy by January 1, 2027, covering pharmacology, contraindications, financial assistance programs, and CDC guidelines for PrEP/PEP.
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Establishes protocol agreements between physicians and pharmacists for administering long-acting injectable PrEP/PEP, requiring pharmacists to hold Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and maintain at least $250,000 in liability insurance coverage.
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Limits physicians to entering protocol agreements with no more than 10 pharmacists at one time, and prohibits agreements where the physician is employed by the pharmacist or the same pharmacy.
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Imposes sanctions for non-compliance including fines up to $5,000 and prohibition from administering PrEP/PEP for up to one year, while providing liability protection for physicians who comply with the requirements.
Legislative Description
Pharmacies; pharmacists are authorized to dispense preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis under certain conditions; provide
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/12/2026