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HB 1278·GA·house

Professions and businesses; improve efficiencies in issuance of permits for dentists to administer conscious sedation and general anesthesia

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
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House Date Signed by Governor

May 5, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Georgia law so dentists must prove they have accredited training, use a certified facility, and demonstrate safe sedation or anesthesia skills before a permit is issued or renewed. The state dental board can appoint qualified evaluators and set equipment and plant standards by rule. It also repeals any conflicting statutes.

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