Georgia lawmakers pass Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act, expanding care for thousands statewide

A major step forward for sickle cell care in Georgia is now awaiting the governor's signature.

On the final day of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers passed House Bill 334 — known as the "Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act" — a measure designed to expand treatment access and modernize care for thousands of Georgians living with the condition.