Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 326: State Health Benefit Plan Nonopioid Coverage Parity Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 326 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Health Benefit Plan Nonopioid Coverage Parity Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Michelle Au (Democratic), Ron Stephens (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Lee Hawkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, so as to mandate that the state health benefit plan provide coverage for qualifying nonopioid pain management drugs that is in parity with its coverage for opioid pain management drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for parity with regard to annual deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, exclusions, reductions, other limitations, or utilization review; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper