HB1138Introduced in the House
Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act; enact
Introduced by Beth Camp, District 135
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to practice of pharmacy, so as to authorize pharmacists in certain circumstances to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives or administer injectable hormonal contraceptives; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to provide minimum amounts of certain contraceptives that shall be provided by insurers; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to waive civil liability, criminal culpability, and professional discipline under certain circumstances; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2027-01-01
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #874 · April 2, 2026
158
Yes
11
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
176 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | No |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | No |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Not Voting |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | No |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | No |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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Senate Tabled
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Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
House Sent to Governor
House Date Signed by Governor
Act 447
Effective Date 2027-01-01
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