Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 287: Medical Assistance; Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health; create and establish a purpose
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 287 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Assistance; Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health; create and establish a purpose. Primary sponsor: Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Larry Walker (Republican), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (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 Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to create and establish a purpose for the Georgia Interested Parties Advisory Group within the Department of Community Health; to provide for such advisory group's composition and duties; to provide for the collection of certain data by the Department of Community Health and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for annual reports; to provide for definitions; 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 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
“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