Georgia Composite Medical Board; implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; provide

All provisions regarding the regulation, licensing, and administration of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy were deleted from the bill.

The bill's purpose was changed to focus on allowing providers to input facility-specific credentialing information, rather than just streamlining the general licensing process.

The deadline for the board to implement the automated licensing system was extended from October 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027.

A new requirement was added stating the Act will only become effective if specific funds are appropriated by the General Assembly, and it will automatically repeal if funding is not secured by December 31, 2030.

Added explicit provision for the regulation of psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

Updated the bill's purpose statement to include definitions, standards, clinic licensure, and statutory construction in addition to the original licensing automation goals.

Defined 'Clinic' as a facility offering psychedelic-assisted treatment (including ketamine infusions) and 'Psychedelic-assisted treatment and therapy' as treatments using substances that induce hallucinations or suggestibility.

Mandated that the Medical Board establish rules for clinic safety, physician competency, prescribing protocols, emergency care, medical records, and continuing education by December 31, 2025.

The system's primary function was changed from 'credentialing' to 'licensing,' altering the legal basis for how provider data is managed and verified.

New requirements mandate a public-facing page for the system and allow facilities to accept licensing information as credentialing acceptance.

The deadline for the system to be fully operational for all providers was delayed from October 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

The scope of providers covered by the automated system was expanded to include 'certain healthcare providers' in addition to the specific roles listed.