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HB898 • 2025

Continuing Insulin Safety Net Act; enact

Continuing Insulin Safety Net Act; enact

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Sponsor
Au, Michelle
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official digest confirms committee assignment but does not provide details on eligibility criteria or funding mechanisms.

Continuing Insulin Safety Net Act

This bill amends Georgia law to make insulin accessible under certain conditions for eligible individuals who need an affordable supply.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding public assistance.
  • Makes insulin accessible, under certain conditions, to eligible individuals needing an affordable supply.
  • Provides support for up to one year with the option to renew annually.
  • Requires reporting on the program.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Eligible individuals in Georgia who need an affordable supply of insulin.
  • Agencies managing public assistance programs under Chapter 4 of Title 49.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific conditions required for eligibility.
  • The text does not state how much insulin is provided or what price limit applies.
  • No effective date is listed in the metadata.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Continuing Insulin Safety Net Act; enact