SB220Introduced in the Senate
"Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact
Introduced by Matt Brass, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2026-07-01
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Amend To House Sub: House Vote #743 · March 23, 2026
144
Yes
21
No
11
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 | No |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Yes |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | No |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | No |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Third Read
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
House Third Readers
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
Senate Sent to Governor
Senate Date Signed by Governor
Act 712
Effective Date 2026-07-01
Verify the information
- Official page on the Georgia Legislature website
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
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- Introduced (text)
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