Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 509: Insurance; certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 509 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; provide. Primary sponsor: Rick Williams (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Randy Robertson (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 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 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| 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