Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 460: Department of Community Health; determine and verify eligibility of Medicaid applicants and Medicaid recipients and to manage Medicaid enrollment; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 460 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Community Health; determine and verify eligibility of Medicaid applicants and Medicaid recipients and to manage Medicaid enrollment; provide. Primary sponsor: Blake Tillery (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 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 2 of Title 31 and Chapters 2 and 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, Department of Human Services, and public assistance, respectively, so as to provide for the Department of Community Health to determine and verify eligibility of Medicaid applicants and Medicaid recipients and to manage Medicaid enrollment; to transfer certain powers, functions, and duties from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health; to provide for referral for prosecution; to provide for related matters; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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