Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 186: Hospitals and Related Institutions; assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; permit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 186 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals and Related Institutions; assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; permit. Primary sponsor: Jason Esteves, Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 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 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to permit assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; to provide for development of a model for implementation; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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
- Senate Hopper