All Roll Calls
Yes: 223 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 4732025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Controlled substances; Schedule I; provide certain provisions
Sponsored By: Lee Hawkins (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican)
Signed by Governor
HealthHealth and Human ServicesGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
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8 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 3 mixed.
More drugs banned as Schedule I
The law adds Ethylphenidate and the tetrahydrothiophene chemical group to Schedule I. Making, selling, or having them is illegal and carries Schedule I penalties. The change takes effect when the Governor approves the bill or it becomes law without approval.
More vaccines and medicines face controls
Georgia adds many medicines to the dangerous‑drug list. Examples include the smallpox and mpox vaccine, Acoramidis, Resmetirom, Seladelpar, Sulapenem etzadroxil, and others named in the law. Only licensed prescribers and pharmacies may handle them with strict storage and records. Unauthorized possession or sale is illegal. The change takes effect when the Governor approves the act or it becomes law without approval.
Stricter rules for cancer and gene therapies
Georgia adds many cancer, cell and gene, and biologic therapies to its dangerous‑drug list. Examples include Tarlatamab‑dlle, Zanidatamab‑hrii, Zolbetuximab‑clzb, Revumenib, Tovorafenib, and Vorasidenib. Only licensed prescribers and pharmacies may handle them with tight storage and records. Unauthorized possession or sale is illegal. The change takes effect when the Governor approves the act or it becomes law without approval.
More medicines added to dangerous drug list
Georgia lists many additional medicines and diagnostics as dangerous drugs. Examples include Ceftobiprole, Ensifentrine, Lazertinib, and the imaging agent Flurpiridaz F 18. Doctors, pharmacies, distributors, and makers must follow dangerous‑drug rules for these products. The listings are intended to improve safety while adding tighter controls. The change takes effect when the Governor approves the bill or it becomes law without approval.
New controls on biologic and blood products
The law adds many biologics and blood‑related products to the dangerous‑drug list. Examples include Donanemab‑azbt, Coagulation Factor IX (recombinant), Immune globulin, and Lebrikizumab. Prescribers, pharmacies, and manufacturers must follow dangerous‑drug handling and prescribing rules. The change aims to protect patients while tightening controls. It takes effect when the Governor approves the bill or it becomes law without approval.
Tighter rules for new gene and cell therapies
Georgia lists several new gene and cell therapies as dangerous drugs. Examples include Obecabtagene autoleucel and Lovotibeglogene autotemcel. Clinics, pharmacies, and makers must follow dangerous‑drug rules for storage, records, and prescribing. The change is meant to protect patient safety. It takes effect when the Governor approves the bill or it becomes law without approval.
Peanut allergy powder now controlled
Peanut (arachis hypogaea) allergen powder‑dnfp is now a dangerous drug in Georgia. Only licensed prescribers and pharmacies may dispense or handle it. Unauthorized possession or sale is illegal. The change takes effect when the Governor approves the act or it becomes law without approval.
Two new Schedule I drugs
The law adds Methyl 2‑methyl‑AP‑237 and Acetylpsilocin (4‑AcO‑DMT) to Schedule I. Making, selling, or possessing them is illegal under Georgia law. Penalties follow the state’s Schedule I rules. The change takes effect when the Governor approves the act or it becomes law without approval.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Lee Hawkins
Republican • House
Mark Newton
Republican • House
Ron Stephens
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ben Watson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 53 • No: 0
House vote • 3/3/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 170 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/1/2025HouseAct 45
5/1/2025Effective Date
5/1/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Third Read
3/27/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/27/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/11/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/4/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
3/3/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/3/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
2/28/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/20/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/19/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/18/2025House
Bill Text
HB 473/AP* (v3)
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