SB 481

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage for heart and lung transplants when medically necessary; require.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-481

Session 1033

Status in_committee

Committee Health and Human Services

Senate in_committee 2026-02-10

Healthcare

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 require Medicaid coverage for heart and lung transplants when medically necessary; to provide for related healthcare services including immunosuppressant drugs; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Parent, Elena

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-09	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-10	Status	in_committee
2026-02-10	Latest Action	Senate Read and Referred

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