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GA SB195

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Hufstetler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health3/4/2025
Health and Human Services2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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