What did and didn’t happen on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session
Georgia lawmakers concluded their 2026 legislative session, passing bills to expand access to hormonal contraception and increase funding for medical residency slots. The session also saw the passage of a $38.5 billion budget and the Dreams Scholarship, a needs-based financial aid program.
Georgia lawmakers ended their 2026 legislative session. They passed a bill to expand access to hormonal contraception, allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills and shots directly to patients. The House and Senate agreed on a $38.5 billion budget, which includes funding for 500 Medicaid waivers and 124 new medical residency slots. The Dreams Scholarship, a needs-based financial aid program, also passed and is headed to the governor's desk. Lawmakers failed to meet a deadline to eliminate QR codes on ballots and did not take action on data centers despite consumer concerns. The session saw the passage of several significant bills, including one allowing Georgia residents to access HIV prevention medicine at their local pharmacy.
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