Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 323: Health, Insurance, and Professions and Businesses; medically necessary tests for metal allergies and metal sensitivities to be administered prior to any cardiovascular, dental, or orthopedic surgery involving the insertion of a metal implant; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 323 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health, Insurance, and Professions and Businesses; medically necessary tests for metal allergies and metal sensitivities to be administered prior to any cardiovascular, dental, or orthopedic surgery involving the insertion of a metal implant; provide. Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Elena Parent (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Titles 31, 33, and 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, insurance, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to provide for medically necessary tests for metal allergies and metal sensitivities to be administered prior to any cardiovascular, dental, or orthopedic surgery involving the insertion of a metal implant; to provide for definitions; to provide for health benefit policies to cover such tests; to provide for cost-sharing requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for continuing education requirements for dental surgeons and surgeons; to provide for requirements for certain healthcare providers; to provide for a private cause of action; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
“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