House Bill No. 5580 mandates the Commissioner of Social Services to provide Medicaid coverage for diabetes prevention, education, self-management, and medical nutrition therapy, in accordance with federal law. The commissioner is also authorized to seek federal approval for any necessary Medicaid waivers or state plan amendments to implement these provisions. A report detailing the enrollment of Medicaid recipients in these programs and their health impacts must be submitted to the legislature by January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Diabetes Advisory Council composed of 11 members, including medical and educational experts, legislative leaders, and representatives from the Departments of Social Services and Public Health, as well as a person diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. The council is tasked with studying and making recommendations on diabetes education, prevention, and treatment, and is required to report its findings annually, starting January 1, 2026. Initial appointments to the council must be made within 30 days of the bill's passage, and the council's first meeting must occur within 60 days. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, with the advisory council provisions effective immediately upon passage.