HB 1262

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 3, 2026.

Insurance; increase amount of monetary penalties authorized to impose for certain violations of the Georgia Insurance Code.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1262
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Insurance | Insurance and Labor
House in_committee 2026-03-03
Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to increase the amount of monetary penalties the Commissioner of Insurance is authorized to impose for violations of the Georgia Insurance Code relative to mental health parity, general enforcement authority, surprise billing, and prepaid legal services plans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Lumsden, Eddie
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-03 Status in_committee
2026-03-03 Latest Action Senate Read and Referred
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