Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 308: Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage of postpartum maternal mental health care services; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 308 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage of postpartum maternal mental health care services; provide. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 provide for Medicaid coverage of postpartum maternal mental health care services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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