Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 15 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 338 — Medicaid; postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; increase

Last action — Effective Date

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    25 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 R · 3 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 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to increase postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 870

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. House Passed/Adopted

  6. House Third Readers

  7. House Committee Favorably Reported

  8. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

  9. House Committee Favorably Reported

  10. House Second Readers

  11. House First Readers

  12. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  13. Senate Third Read

  14. Senate Read Second Time

  15. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  16. Senate Read and Referred

  17. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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25 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 222 not signed on

Sponsors (25)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (222)

222 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 21000
Unaffiliated 19001
Democrat 14001
Total 54002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
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 — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Yea
Donzella James Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 338 do?
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 increase postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 338?
SB 338 is sponsored by Dean Burke, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Mike Dugan, Gloria Butler, Carden Summers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Butch Miller, Bill Cowsert (Republican), Lindsey Tippins, Bruce Thompson, Max Burns (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Burt Jones, Brian Strickland (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Larry Walker, III (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Brandon Beach (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 338?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2022. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 338?
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