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GA SB610
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kim Jackson
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AI Summary
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Allows adult Georgia residents with a terminal illness and prognosis of six months or less to request physician-prescribed medication to end their life, provided they are mentally capable and make an informed, voluntary decision
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Requires two oral requests separated by at least three days, plus a written request witnessed by two people, with confirmation from both an attending physician and consulting physician
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Provides immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for healthcare providers acting in good faith, while allowing providers and healthcare facilities to opt out of participating
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Establishes felony penalties of 1-5 years imprisonment for forging requests, concealing rescissions, or coercing terminally ill individuals regarding medical aid-in-dying
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Death certificates must list the underlying terminal illness as cause of death; actions under this chapter do not constitute suicide, assisted suicide, homicide, or elder abuse under Georgia law
Legislative Description
"Georgia Death and Dignity Act"; enact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/3/2026