The Act known generally as the "Woman's Right to Know Act," requires that physicians inform women who are seeking an abortion, at least 24-hours prior to the abortion, of particular medical risks associated with the procedure, the probable gestational age of the unborn child, the medical
The Act was adopted to encourage the widespread distribution and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by lay persons in emergency situations involving a person in cardiac arrest. The Act regulates the use of AEDs by law rescuers in such emergencies. The Act also provides immunity from civil liability to
The Act sets forth legislative findings that chlamydia causes serious complications in women, that it may cause complications for their infants, and that chlamydia may go undetected but is easily curable. The Act requires insurers authorized to issue certain individual or group accident and sickness benefit plans, contracts, or policies,
The Act addresses the physical abuse of children and defines "serious injury". The Act imposes more stringent penalties for willful acts or omissions that result in a finding of deprivation. The penalties include a felony charge when one causes serious injury to a child through such an act
The Act requires that facilities, programs, or state instrumentalities or political subdivisions that advertise, market, offer to provide or provide specialized care, treatment, or activities for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s related dementia provide written disclosures of certain information. The Act requires that
The Act provides for criminal record checks of all persons who wish to become employed by nursing home facilities. It also provides that the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) is immune from liability for faulty reporting. Additionally, the Act immunizes nursing homes from liability for certain claims an employee or
The Act amends Georgia’s outpatient commitment law, increases protection of involuntary commitment records, and expands the definitions of “health care provider” and “review organization.” The Act also expands the confidentiality provisions that apply to review organizations.
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The Act specifies the conditions under which a pursuing law enforcement official can be held liable for causing or contributing to damages, injury, or death caused by a fleeing suspect. The Act establishes that the officer’s conduct will not be the proximate cause of such injuries, death,
The Act revises procedures for the involuntary commitment of persons with tuberculosis. Such persons must be provided a full and fair hearing in which the state must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the patient presents a substantial risk of exposing others to an imminent danger of infection. Such
The Act requires law enforcement officers to give a specific warning to drivers stopped for driving under the influence. The Act codifies different warnings for different classes of drivers on Georgia roads. Further the Act establishes certification standards for breath-testing instruments and for the personnel administering the test. Finally, the
Act 1008 eliminates the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to do a criminal records check on habitual violators applying for a probationary license. Act 1209 tightens up Georgia Driving Under the Influence (DUD laws by changing the provisions relating to limited driving permits. These provisions include the issuance
The Act requires drivers to exchange the names of their liability insurance companies at the scene of an accident. It also requires defendants who plead nolo contendere to a DUI charge to complete a drug or alcohol program within 120 days to avoid suspension of their drivers' licenses. Although
