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Health and Human Services
Committee Members
Watson, BenChairman
Kirkpatrick, KayVice Chairman
Setzler, EdSecretary
Cowsert, BillEx-Officio
Goodman, RussEx-Officio
Hodges, MikeEx-Officio
Kennedy, John F.Ex-Officio - (Until 12/09/2025)
Walker, III, LarryEx-Officio - (Until 01/13/2026)
History and Duties
 The Committee on Health & Human Services has general jurisdiction over legislation that relates to health care and social services. This committee also addresses areas related to the licensing and regulation of health care professional.
Capitol Office
325-A CLOB
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-7880
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NamePositionEmail Address
Royce CroweLegislative Assistantroyce.crowe@senate.ga.gov
Colin Marcum OPLA Analystcolin.marcum@senate.ga.gov

Fast Facts

  • 141 Total Hospitals in Georgia
  • 107 out of 156 Counties in Georgia have a hospital
  • 52% of Georgia's children have access to health insurance through a DCH program

Key Topics

  • Medicaid Waivers
  • C.O.N. Reform
  • Rural Health Care
  • Pharmacists and Pharmacies
  • Behavioral Health
  • Georgia Board of Nursing
  • P.D.M.P.
  • Community Health & Services
  • State's Child Welfare System
  • Low THC Oil and Cultivation

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