Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 481: Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage for heart and lung transplants when medically necessary; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 481 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage for heart and lung transplants when medically necessary; require. Primary sponsor: Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 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 Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require Medicaid coverage for heart and lung transplants when medically necessary; to provide for related healthcare services including immunosuppressant drugs; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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