Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 518: Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary treatments of alopecia universalis; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 518 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary treatments of alopecia universalis; require. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary treatments of alopecia universalis; to provide for definitions; to provide for cost sharing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“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