Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 428: Medical Assistance; Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; direct
Enacted Official data
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Plain-language summary
SB 428 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Assistance; Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; direct. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.
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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 direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification for Medicaid reimbursement of certain home and community based services; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 492
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
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