Legislative & Regulatory

The following bills passed during the 2021 Georgia Legislative session:

HB 112 Liability Immunity from certain liability claims regarding COVID-19
HB 363 Crimes and Offenses Protection of Elder Persons, Revise Definitions
SB 215 Authorize CMAs to administer certain meds to nursing home resident under certain circumstances

New Rules Approved (as of 8/12/21):

New Rules Approved (as of 9/10/21- applies to HB987):

Resources:

Department of Community Health (DCH) Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Resources, Guidelines and Updates from GA Dept. of Public Health and CDC

DPH Releases New Quarantining Guidance for Vaccinated Residents in LTC

Georgia's Department of Public Health released updated guidance on Monday, May 10, 2021, incorporating CDC’s guidelines related to quarantining vaccinated residents. Please click here to download the DPH document, Quarantine Guidance: What to do if you were exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Healthcare facilities please note, under quarantine for vaccinated individuals: Individuals fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 who are exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and who ARE an inpatient or resident in a healthcare congregate setting should follow quarantine guidance in the section above (“Quarantine for Individuals Not Vaccinated for COVID-19”).

COVID-19 UPDATE:

For communities signed up for Walgreens/CVS Program: Contact emails at Walgreens and CVS
If your community did not sign up for the Federal Program: Provider Contacts Districts Spreadsheet/Contact List
Georgia COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 888-357-0169

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GSLA Legislator of the Year Award Recipients
2020 State Senator Bill Cowsert
2019 State Representative John LaHood
   2018 State Senator Fran Millar
2017 State Representative Eddie Lumsden
2016 State Senator Dean Burke
   2015 Lt. Governor Casey Cagle
   2014 State Representative Sharon Cooper
   2013 State Representative Tommy Benton
   2012 State Senator Renee Unterman
   2011 State Representative Ann Purcell and State Senator Johnny Grant
   2010 State Representative Charles E. "Chuck" Martin, Jr.