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Georgia · SB 626 · 2025Did Not Pass

Georgia Medical Debt Fairness Act

Would have required hospitals to proactively screen patients for financial assistance eligibility and exhaust coverage options before pursuing medical debt collections.

Status
Introduced late in session; died in committee
Status date
2026-04-02
State
Georgia
Session year
2025

Topics

Medical Debt & BillingHospital & Facility Oversight

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