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GA SB58
Bill
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
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Creates a new category of "emergency organ transport vehicle" for motor vehicles transporting personnel, organs, tissue, or medical supplies to time-critical organ transplant procedures
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Authorizes emergency organ transport vehicle drivers to operate as emergency vehicles on public streets, highways, and private access roads under Code Section 40-6-6
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Requires emergency organ transport vehicles to obtain ambulance service licenses, maintain insurance coverage, and comply with Department of Public Health rules and regulations
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Exempts emergency organ transport vehicles from Emergency Medical Systems Communications (EMSC) Program requirements and the requirement to have a medical adviser
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Exempts emergency organ transport vehicles from needing a separate emergency vehicle permit from the Department of Public Safety to use red flashing/revolving lights
Legislative Description
"Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act"; enact
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01
5/9/2025