History. Code 1981, § 31-17-7.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 764, § 3-2/SB 193.
Effective date. —
This Code section became effective July 1, 2017.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2017, p. 764, § 1-1/SB 193, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “The General Assembly finds that:
“(1) Untreated chlamydial infection has been linked to problems during pregnancy, including preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, and low birth weight. The newborn may also become infected during delivery as the baby passes through the birth canal. Exposed newborns can develop eye and lung infections; and
“(2) Untreated gonococcal infection in pregnancy has been linked to miscarriages, premature birth and low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, and chorioamnionitis. Gonorrhea can also infect an infant during delivery as the infant passes through the birth canal. If untreated, infants can develop eye infections.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 17 - Control of Sexually Transmitted Disease
§ 31-17-1. Enumeration of Diseases Deemed Dangerous to Public Health
§ 31-17-2. Report of Diagnosis or Treatment to Health Authorities
§ 31-17-3. Examination and Treatment by Health Authorities
§ 31-17-4. Serologic Tests of Pregnant Women
§ 31-17-4.1. Chlamydia Screening Test
§ 31-17-4.2. Hiv and Syphilis Pregnancy Screening
§ 31-17-5. Prophylactic Treatment at Childbirth
§ 31-17-6. Regulation of Laboratories