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GeorgiaHB 4732025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Controlled substances; Schedule I; provide certain provisions

Sponsored By: Lee Hawkins (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Georgia expands its strictest controlled substance list

Georgia changes its Schedule I controlled substance list, replacing “Methyl-AP-237” with “2-methyl-AP-237.” The law also adds acetylpsilocin (4-AcO-DMT), ethylphenidate, and the tetrahydrothiophene chemical group. These entries are covered by Georgia’s controlled substance laws, affecting people and businesses handling them. The changes took effect upon the Governor’s approval or when the act became law without approval.

Georgia regulates more drugs and therapies

Georgia adds many named drugs and therapies to its legal “dangerous drug” list. Examples include Acoramidis, Afamitresgene autoleucel, and peanut allergen powder-dnfp. These products now fall under Georgia’s dangerous-drug rules and enforcement, affecting people and businesses handling them. The changes took effect upon the Governor’s approval or when the act became 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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 53 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/3/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 170 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025House

  2. Act 45

    5/1/2025

  3. Effective Date

    5/1/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2025House

  5. Senate Third Read

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/27/2025Senate

  7. Senate Read Second Time

    3/13/2025Senate

  8. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/11/2025Senate

  9. Senate Read and Referred

    3/4/2025Senate

  10. House Third Readers

    3/3/2025House

  11. House Passed/Adopted

    3/3/2025House

  12. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/28/2025House

  13. House Second Readers

    2/20/2025House

  14. House First Readers

    2/19/2025House

  15. House Hopper

    2/18/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 473/AP* (v3)

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