Georgia pharmacists would be allowed to prescribe contraception under bill seeking to expand access

House Bill 1138, introduced by Rep. Beth Camp, would enable pharmacists to prescribe contraception directly to Georgia residents. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Need a prescription for birth control? You may soon be able to get one at your local pharmacy.

On Monday, lawmakers considered a bill that would enable pharmacists to prescribe contraception, such as birth control pills or a birth control shot, directly to Georgia residents.

The bill, House Bill 1138, was introduced by Rep. Beth Camp, a Concord Republican who said she was inspired to propose the legislation after her daughter faced a two-month delay renewing her birth control prescription.