House Study Committee on the Addiction Epidemic and Solutions for Recovery; create
HR 512 creates a Georgia House Study Committee focused on the addiction epidemic and recovery solutions. The committee, composed of 12 members including 8 legislators and 4 community representatives (such as recovery advocates and healthcare providers), will study addiction's impacts on communities, healthcare, businesses, and families. It will examine current challenges and recommend policy solutions by December 2025, but the resolution itself does not enact new laws. This procedural measure directs Georgia policymakers to analyze addiction issues and develop potential responses through a dedicated study group.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
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The bill was amended to expand the composition of the House Study Committee on the Addiction Epidemic from 12 to 13 members, adding a peer certified specialist to the list of required nonlegislative members. This change broadens the committee's expertise to include lived experience perspectives from individuals with peer certification in recovery support services.
Scope change
The committee's scope remains focused on studying addiction-related issues, but the membership composition now includes additional specialized expertise in peer support services.
REQUIREMENT
The committee membership was increased from 12 to 13 members to include an additional nonlegislative member who is a peer certified specialist.
ELIGIBILITY
A new eligibility requirement was added for a citizen representative who holds peer certification as a specialist in recovery support services.
TECHNICAL
The physician specialty requirement was updated to include dual diagnosis treatment expertise alongside addiction treatment.
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Total actions
5
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Committee
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Apr 4, 2025
Committee
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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