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Join our effort to pass Georgia Senate Bill 220 (SB 220), known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act." There will be other initiatives to come, but this is the #1 issue for Georgians right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your voice matters to your elected officials. Contacting them about their support on this issue is very important. See below for a quick and easy way to reach out to them.
The bill carried over from the 2025 legislative sessions, and should be acted upon following the reconvening of the Georgia Legislature on January 12th, 2026.
Main Changes:
- Rename “low THC oil” to “medical cannabis” throughout Georgia law to better reflect the program
- Expand qualifying conditions for medical cannabis use and revise the list of diagnosed conditions eligible for registration cards
- Remove restrictions on consumption methods - repeals the current prohibition on certain ways of ingesting medical cannabis
- Would permit delivery of medical cannabis by vaporization for patients over 21
- Adds the use of the whole plant to the definition of Medical Cannabis
- Clarify criminal penalties and provide exemptions from criminal liability for lawful possession and use of medical cannabis by registered patients
- Exclude lawful medical cannabis possession from the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, providing stronger legal protections for patients
- Revise duties of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, including how it regulates the distribution network
- Require licensees to provide certain information while setting limitations on what information must be disclosed
We have a petition on Change.org which you can sign here.
The SAFE Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides grants to Georgia Medical Cannabis patients who can't afford their medication. The foundation provides grants to those in need, covering some or all of the medication costs.
You should contact your Georgia state legislators. We have step-by-step instructions on how to do that in the Action Plan below. Feel free to reach out to these people, as they serve as your elected officials. Your opinions matter to them.
ACTION PLAN: CALL OR WRITE
Step 1:
Find your legislators
- Use your full physical address
- You'll have two state legislators
- Click on each, and note their office contact info in the left sidebar.
Note: The Georgia legislature has an Upper Chamber (Senate) and Lower Chamber (House). They can be called both.
Step 2:
Call or email them
- Calling is always best
- Expect to leave a message
- You can call and/or email. It's best to do both, but calling is most effective.
Note: the voicemail message doesn't always refer to the name of your legislator. Sometimes, they'll simply say "House of Representatives" or "Senate."
Step 3:
What to say
- Don't be afraid to just use the script below, verbatim or as a guideline
- If you'd like to speak your own words, feel free to do so, after reviewing the issues below
- Always be kind and courteous
- (Scroll down or click button for script)
Note: You'll likely either be talking to a voicemail or an assistant. That's okay. Your contact and message will be logged and will matter.
Step 4:
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What to say:
This script is to be read or written verbatim, or to be used a guideline or "cheat sheet" for your contact.
Dear Senator [last name] OR Dear Representative [last name],
I hope this letter finds you well. As one of your Georgia constituents, I am writing to urge your support for Senate Bill 220 which aims to provide expanded treatment for fellow Georgians like myself who can find healing and comfort in this medicine.
[Insert personal story here - 3 sentence maximum OPTIONAL]
I firmly believe that all qualified patients should have safe and legal access to this medication. The proposed bill would rename the program from “Low THC Oil’ to “Medical Cannabis” so there is less confusion amongst physicians and patients. Additionally, it would provide more effective products and more effective delivery methods to empower the physicians to recommend more effective dosing and delivery methods for me as a medical professional, rather than legislators determining who should have access to a legal product in our state.
As a Georgian, I am proud of our state's progress in recognizing the medicinal value of cannabis.However, there is still much work to be done to ensure that all patients who can benefit from cannabis have access to it. Expanding patient access is not only a matter of compassion but also a matter of public health.
I urge you to carefully consider the potential impact of this bill on the lives of countless Georgians who suffer from cancer, chronic pain, debilitating illnesses, and other conditions that medical cannabis has been shown to alleviate. Your vote in support of Senate Bill 220 would be a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of our state's residents.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be honored to discuss this matter with you further if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
(Your name, the town/city you live in, and your phone number/email address)
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