Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 50: "PeachCare Plus Act of 2025"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 50 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "PeachCare Plus Act of 2025"; enact. Primary sponsor: David Lucas (Democratic), Carden Summers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid expansion; to provide for the submission of a waiver request, necessary amendments, and other documents; to provide for savings to be deposited into the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to create the Advisory Commission on the PeachCare Plus Program; to provide for members and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“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