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GA SB610

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Establishes felony penalties of 1-5 years imprisonment for forging requests, concealing rescissions, or coercing terminally ill individuals regarding medical aid-in-dying

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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