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HB 1242·GA·house

Medical Freedom Act; enact

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
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House Second Readers

Feb 10, 2026

Summary

The bill repeals the authority of Georgia’s Department of Public Health and county health boards to mandate vaccinations or other preventive measures. It also prohibits state or local governments and private businesses from requiring vaccine proof, post‑infection recovery documentation, or face masks as a condition for services, employment, education, or entry. Supporters say it protects individual medical freedom, while opponents warn it could limit public‑health responses.

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