Georgia OBGyn Society 2024 Legislative Update

The 157th Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session concluded on March 28th. During the session, 2,102 bills and 2,437 resolutions were introduced. Bills approved by the House and Senate now await Governor Brian Kemp’s signature or veto. The Governor has 40 days from the last day of the session to sign bills into law, veto them, or allow them to become law without his signature (May 7, 2024.) Legislation that did not pass this session will not carry over to the next session, as we will begin a new biennial session in 2025.

GOGS collaborates with various stakeholders during the legislative session, such as The Patient-Centered Physicians Group. 

Together, we address a wide range of issues, including budgetary concerns. This group comprises primary care entities such as Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Osteopaths, fostering a comprehensive approach to advocacy and healthcare initiatives. Some highlights from the fiscal year 2025 budget are mentioned: