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GA HB1377
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Scott Holcomb
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AI Summary
- Repeals Georgia Code Section 31-1-19, which prohibited the state, its agencies, and political subdivisions from spending money, human resources, or assets to advocate for or influence citizens in support of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act
- Removes the requirement that the Attorney General enforce the prohibition on using state resources to advocate for Medicaid expansion
- Eliminates the existing law's restrictions that were tied to Medicaid eligibility criteria in effect as of April 15, 2014, under the federal Social Security Act
- Replaces the entire text of Code Section 31-1-19 with a single "Reserved" designation, effectively striking all provisions of the section from Georgia law
- Sponsored by Representatives Holcomb (81st), Beverly (143rd), Park (107th), Hugley (141st), Au (50th), and others
Legislative Description
Health; use of state resources to advocate for citizens in support of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act; repeal prohibition
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Health2/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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