SB 341 is sponsored by Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Dean Burke, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Michelle Au (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Mike Dugan, Max Burns (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Brian Strickland (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Gloria Butler, Billy Hickman (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), Chuck Payne (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).

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Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 R · 5 D cosponsors

SB 341 — Healthcare Services; guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy; provide

Last action January 01, 2023 — Effective Date

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2022. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
18 sponsors

18 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

January 01, 2023
Effective Date
May 06, 2022
Act 830
May 06, 2022
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 07, 2022
Senate Sent to Governor
March 23, 2022
House Passed/Adopted
March 23, 2022
House Third Readers
March 15, 2022
House Committee Favorably Reported
February 17, 2022
House Second Readers
February 15, 2022
House First Readers
February 14, 2022
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
February 14, 2022
Senate Third Read
February 03, 2022
Senate Read Second Time
February 02, 2022
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 24, 2022
Senate Read and Referred
January 14, 2022
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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18 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 229 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (229)

229 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

February 14, 2022

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	20	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	18	0	0	2
Democrat	14	0	0	1
Total	52	0	0	4
% of votes cast	93%	0%	0%	7%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
ANDERSON	—	Yea
ANDERSON	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BURNS	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HATCHETT	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JORDAN	—	Yea
MCNEILL	—	Not Voting
MULLIS	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Not Voting
David Lucas	Democrat	Not Voting
Donzella James	Democrat	Yea
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Yea
Elena Parent	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Yea
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Yea
Harold Jones II	Democrat	Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett	Democrat	Yea
Michelle Au	Democrat	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Yea
Nikki Merritt	Democrat	Yea
Sally Harrell	Democrat	Yea
Sheikh Rahman	Democrat	Yea
Sonya Halpern	Democrat	Yea
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Billy Hickman	Republican	Yea
Blake Tillery	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Brian Strickland	Republican	Yea
Carden Summers	Republican	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Chuck Payne	Republican	Yea
Clint Dixon	Republican	Yea
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
Greg Dolezal	Republican	Yea
Jason Anavitarte	Republican	Yea
John Albers	Republican	Not Voting
John F. Kennedy	Republican	Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick	Republican	Yea
Larry Walker, III	Republican	Yea
Marty Harbin	Republican	Yea
Matt Brass	Republican	Yea
Randy Robertson	Republican	Yea
Russ Goodman	Republican	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 341 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 341?: SB 341 is sponsored by Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Dean Burke, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Michelle Au (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Mike Dugan, Max Burns (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Brian Strickland (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Gloria Butler, Billy Hickman (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), Chuck Payne (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 341?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2022. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 341
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2021-2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 14, 2022
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick

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