Rep. Karen Mathiak

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-46-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying nationally recognized accreditation entities, so as to provide that, in cases where a private review agent or utilization review entity is questioning the medical necessity of a healthcare service, a final determination on medical necessity must be agreed to by a clinical peer licensed in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1420 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Anthony Trey Harrell, a Blakely, Georgia resident and community member who died on February 13, 2026. The resolution expresses the House’s condolences and recognizes Harrell’s roles as a restaurant owner, Early County Board of Education member, and dedicated community figure. It contains no policy changes or legal requirements - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 19, 2026, and directs the Clerk to share a copy with Harrell’s family.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide for a benefit provider to disclose certain payments to a treating healthcare provider; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to authorize physician assistants to receive certain delegated authorities from podiatric physicians; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to podiatry practice, so as to authorize podiatric physicians to delegate certain authorities to physician assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for supervising and alternate supervising podiatric physicians; to provide for job descriptions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding nuisances, so as to provide immunity from public and private nuisance claims; to provide for immunity for nuisance claims based on changed conditions; to permit nuisance claims for changed conditions relating to changes in the historical operating schedule; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) designating March 10, 2026, as "Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes over 200,000 Georgians living with limb loss or difference and highlights challenges in accessing affordable prosthetic/orthotic care. The resolution does not change insurance coverage or funding - it solely honors these individuals and their advocacy through a formal state acknowledgment. It was passed unanimously by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 31, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, health, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services to patients of licensed home health agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for the approval of continuing education regarding death certificates for certain physician assistants by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and for certain advanced practice registered nurses by the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1291) formally commends Eden Pethel, an 8th-grade homeschooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). It recognizes her winning design, which will be used on actual Georgia license plates. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no new laws or requirements. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026.