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History

2026

2026

Bill Does Not Advance

In February, the Georgia Senate introduced the Georgia Death and Dignity Act (SB610), a bill that would legalize medical aid in dying in the state. The bill is read and referred to the Health and Human Services Committee.

The session ends and the bill does not advance.

2020

2020

Bill Does Not Advance

The Georgia Death with Dignity Act (SB291) is introduced on February 26. The bill is read and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

The legislature is suspended because of COVID, and the bill does not advance.