Public Meetings & Hearings
Your voice belongs in the room. Track upcoming committee hearings, commission meetings, and public comment periods where Georgia's medical cannabis policy is shaped — and learn how to show up and speak out.
Georgia medical cannabis policy is made in public — at General Assembly committee hearings, Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission meetings, and state agency proceedings. GMCS monitors these forums and helps patients participate. Attending or submitting written comments is one of the most direct ways to influence policy.
Types of Public Forums
General Assembly Committee Hearings
Senate and House committees hold hearings on medical cannabis bills during the legislative session (January–March). Patients may testify or submit written comments.
View Georgia General Assembly CommitteesGeorgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission Meetings
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission holds regular public meetings to address licensing, compliance, and program administration. Agendas, minutes, and livestream information are posted directly on the Commission website.
View Official Commission Meetings & Public HearingsCommunity Health Forums
GMCS hosts community health forums across Georgia where patients can learn, share experiences, and connect with advocates. These are not government hearings but are open to all.
GMCS Community ForumsPublic Comment Periods
State agencies periodically open formal public comment periods on proposed rules affecting the medical cannabis program. GMCS alerts members when these windows open.
Get AlertsUpcoming Meetings & Hearings
No Meetings Currently Scheduled
No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled. Visit the official Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission website for current meeting and public-hearing information. GMCS will post notices here and alert members when hearings are announced.
Sign Up for Advocacy AlertsHow to Participate
Find the Hearing
Check this page, the Georgia General Assembly website, or the official Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission website for upcoming hearings. GMCS also sends alerts to members.
Register to Speak
Most committee hearings require advance registration to testify in person. Contact the committee clerk or check the hearing notice for registration instructions.
Prepare Your Statement
Keep oral testimony to 2–3 minutes. Focus on your personal experience as a patient, caregiver, or supporter. Written statements can be longer and are entered into the record.
Submit Written Comments
If you cannot attend in person, written comments submitted before the hearing are equally valid. Email the committee clerk or use the agency's official comment portal.
Bring Support
Attend with other patients when possible. A room full of constituents sends a powerful message. Coordinate with the Pressure Squad to organize group attendance.
Helpful Resources
Georgia General Assembly
Official site for bill tracking, committee schedules, and member contact information.
Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission
Official Commission website — meeting agendas, minutes, licensing information, rules, and program administration.
Commission Meetings & Public Hearings
Follow official Commission meeting notices, public hearings, agendas, livestream information, and minutes directly from the Commission.
Find My Legislator
Look up your state senator and representative by address.
Pressure Play Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of civic engagement and legislative advocacy with GMCS.
Pressure Squad
Join GMCS's organized advocacy network to coordinate hearing attendance and testimony.
Meeting schedules are subject to change. Always verify dates and locations directly with the hosting body before attending. GMCS is not affiliated with the Georgia General Assembly or the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission.
Ready to Speak Up?
Join the Pressure Squad to coordinate hearing attendance with other Georgia patients — and never miss a public comment opportunity.