Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 360: Public Assistance; public option buy-in program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicaid coverage; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 360 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Assistance; public option buy-in program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicaid coverage; provide. Primary sponsor: Sally Harrell (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 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 Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for a public option buy-in program to provide healthcare coverage to individuals not eligible for Medicaid coverage or enrollment through a health exchange; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the program; to provide for any necessary state plan amendments or waivers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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