Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 373: Insurance; annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; require major medical coverage
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Plain-language summary
HB 373 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; require major medical coverage. Primary sponsor: Lydia Glaize (Democratic), Mark Newton (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Billy Mitchell (Democratic), Miriam Paris (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require major medical coverage for annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require coverage for annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require coverage for annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; to provide for a plan amendment when necessary; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Glaize | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Mark Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Miriam Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper