Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 897: Urgent Insulin Safety Net Program Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 897 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Urgent Insulin Safety Net Program Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Michelle Au (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Saira Draper (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 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 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to make insulin accessible to individuals who are in urgent need of a short-term affordable insulin supply; to require a manufacturer of insulin to establish procedures to make insulin available under such program; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“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