Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 428
Medical Assistance; Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; direct
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Ben Watson (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Kim Jackson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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 direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification for Medicaid reimbursement of certain home and community based services; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 House | House Vote #745 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #577 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Act 492 - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 23, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 23, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 10, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 26, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 25, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
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