HB506Introduced in the House
Social services; Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments; provide
Introduced by Scott Hilton, District 48
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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 provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments; to provide for requirements; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2027-01-01
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #835 · April 2, 2026
168
Yes
2
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
176 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | Yes |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | Yes |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Yes |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Hopper
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Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Tabled
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House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
House Sent to Governor
House Date Signed by Governor
Act 624
Effective Date 2027-01-01
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