Currently holds the office of Georgia State Senate - District 1 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Georgia State Senate - District 1 in 2024 Georgia General Election.
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Get StartedRepresenting the interests of Georgia’s coastal community will always be a priority for Sen. Watson. Ben sponsored HB 445 to amend the current Shore Protection Act and better protect our coastline. Learn more
Sen. Ben Watson sponsored SB 16, “The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act,” to add Georgia to the list of states that accept each other’s medical licenses. This bill will allow doctors to more easily practice across states lines and will help in the issue of Georgia’s shortage of doctors. Learn more
Ben also supported the “Patients First Act” to allow Georgia to request federal waivers for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. SB 106 will help increase access to health care in our state and lower insurance premiums. Learn more
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