Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 205: Insurance; pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; require coverage for healthcare services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 205 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; require coverage for healthcare services. Primary sponsor: Sam Watson (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance and the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, respectively, so as to require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles; to prohibit special deductibles; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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