Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 589: Social services; coverage for fertility diagnostic care, treatment, and preservation services; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 589 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Social services; coverage for fertility diagnostic care, treatment, and preservation services; provide. Primary sponsor: Karla Drenner (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic), Michelle Au (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 coverage for fertility diagnostic care, fertility treatment, and for fertility preservation services; to provide for amending the Georgia Medicaid plan; to provide for a plan amendment or waiver 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
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
“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