Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1605: Community Health, Dept. of; making claims for Medicaid estate recovery of funds from ABLE accounts maintained through any qualified ABLE account, except as required by applicable federal law; prohibit
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1605 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Community Health, Dept. of; making claims for Medicaid estate recovery of funds from ABLE accounts maintained through any qualified ABLE account, except as required by applicable federal law; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Scott Hilton (Republican), Leesa Hagan (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE), so as to prohibit the Department of Community Health from making claims for Medicaid estate recovery of funds from ABLE accounts maintained through any qualified ABLE account, except as required by applicable federal law; to provide a definition; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Leesa Hagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Brent Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Angie O'Steen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 169 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper