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Rep. Sharon Cooper Applauds Signing of Legislation to Strengthen Safeguards for Georgia’s Elders and Mentally Disabled Individuals in Legal Proceedings
State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) expressed her satisfaction as Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 218 into law, a bill aimed at enhancing safeguards for Georgia's elders and mentally disabled individuals in legal proceedings. The legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Cooper, provides a precise definition of "mentally incapacitated" and allows out-of-court statements to be used as admissible testimony.Chair Cooper, who is also the chair of the House Public Health Committee, highlighted the significance of House Bill 218, stating, “This legislation represents...
Rep. Sharon Cooper’s Legislation Bringing Key Changes to Pharmacy Regulations Signed into Law
ATLANTA – State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chair of the House Committee on Public Health, joined Governor Brian Kemp today as he signed into law House Bill 1072, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing pharmacy operations in Georgia.Chair Sharon Cooper expressed her satisfaction with the new law, stating, "I was proud to see this much-needed legislation be enacted into law to demonstrate our ongoing efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and quality in Georgia as this bill underscores the state’s commitment to fostering a robust healthcare system...