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Introduced
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Passed
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a pilot program for home visiting in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood to improve birth outcomes; to provide for a report; to provide for contingent effectiveness; 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 for a report on coverage for remote maternal health clinical services provided to Medicaid recipients who meet eligibility criteria; to provide a definition; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act," aims to address maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia. It establishes a pilot program within the Department of Public Health to provide home visiting services in at-risk and underserved rural communities during pregnancy and early childhood. The bill also requires the department to submit a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the pilot program, including recommendations for statewide expansion. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Community Health to report on the provision of remote maternal health clinical services for Medicaid recipients, including devices for remote fetal monitoring, physiological data measurement, and other telehealth technologies. The bill is contingent on appropriations by the Georgia General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Michael Dugan (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
John Kennedy (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Sharon Cooper (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2023-05-02 (on 05/02/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64089 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219846 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/218691 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216745 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214949 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/213841 |
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