Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 31-1-13. Hemophilia Advisory Board

History. Code 1981, § 31-1-13 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 2-1/HB 214; Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-3/HB 186.
The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted “October 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, submit to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination” for “January, 2012, and annually thereafter, submit to the Governor and the General Assembly” in the first sentence of subsection (g).
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, Code Section 31-1-12, as enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 2-1, was redesignated as Code Section 31-1-13.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2011, “January 1, 2012” was substituted for “six months after the effective date of this Code section” in subsection (g).
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 1-1/HB 214, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “Parts I and II of this Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Hemophilia Advisory Board Act.’ ”
Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 1-2/HB 214, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “The General Assembly finds that hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are devastating health conditions that can cause serious financial, social, and emotional hardships for patients and their families. Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are incurable, so appropriate lifetime care and treatment are necessities for maintaining optimum health. Advancements in drug therapies are allowing individuals greater latitude in managing their conditions, fostering independence, and minimizing chronic complications. As a result, individuals are living longer and are healthier and more productive. However, the rarity of these disorders coupled with the delicate processes of producing clotting factor concentrates makes treating these disorders extremely costly. It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish an advisory board to provide expert advice to the state on health and insurance policies, plans, and programs that impact individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.”
Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-1/HB 186, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This part shall be known and may be cited as ‘The Health Act.’ ”
Law reviews.
For article on Crimes and Offenses: Crimes Against the Person, see 35 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 19 (2018).

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