Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 626: 'Georgia Medical Debt Fairness Act'; 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 626 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 'Georgia Medical Debt Fairness Act'; enact. Primary sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 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 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide for certain consumer financial assistance and protections with regard to medical debt arising from certain healthcare services received by patients at hospitals; to provide for an appeal of financial assistance eligibility or charity care determination; to provide for incorrect determination protections; to prohibit certain financing products; to provide for payment plans; to prohibit debt collection under certain circumstances; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
“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