Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 263: Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 263 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide. Primary sponsor: Karen Bennett, Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic), Stacey Evans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): 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 Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Bennett | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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