Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 265: Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 265 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices; require. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 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 Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices and their materials and components; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and appropriations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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