We’ve made it to the end of the legislative session and through Sine Die (the last day of session).

This year’s session ended abruptly with state senators adjourning before House members wrapped up. The Senate’s unexpectedly early departure left many bills in limbo. When Senators left early, they also left behind a number of Senate-passed measures that the House never had the chance to consider. With their sponsors already headed home, these bills were left without final votes and will have to wait until next year for another chance.

In this update, we review which notable health bills passed, which ones didn’t make it across the finish line, and highlight the major health-related investments included in the state budget.

You can view a full list of the legislation GHF tracked this year in our bill tracker. In May, we’ll share one final update with the Governor’s bill signings, vetoes, and any last budget changes.

Did these weekly legislative updates help you stay informed and take action this session? We hope so! We love creating them for advocates like you across the state. If you’d like to support this time-intensive, expert-driven work, please consider making a donation to GHF. (Maybe even set up a monthly gift, because advocacy is year-round!) Thank you!

National Public Health Week is an opportunity to focus on building healthier communities and ensuring that every Georgian has access to essential care, especially in a state where too many still face barriers to basic health services. One of the most powerful ways to improve health, lower costs, and strengthen economic stability is through preventive health services.

Preventive care like cancer screenings, well-woman visits, and mental health evaluations helps keep individuals healthy and reduce long-term health care expenses. Safeguarding preventive care is not only smart, but also one of the most compassionate and proactive investments we can make as a state.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WEEK 11

The 2025 legislative session is in its final stretch, with just a few days left until Sine Die (the last day of the session) on Friday, April 4th. Lawmakers are racing to finalize key bills and the state budget—and there’s still time for you to speak up.

Things can move quickly in these final days, and last-minute advocacy opportunities may arise. Stay connected with us on social media throughout the week so you don’t miss a chance to take action when it matters most.

After the session ends, we’ll share a full recap, including updates on health care bills that passed (or didn’t), what it all means for Georgians, and any health-related study committees that will convene before next year’s session. In the meantime, you can check out our bill tracker to follow the legislation we’re monitoring as we get closer to Sine Die.