HB 197

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: enacted. Latest action: January 1, 2026.

Insurance; health care provider to respond to a private review agent or utility review entity's attempt to discuss the patient's care; detail the effort.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-197
Session 1033
Status enacted
Committee Health | Rules
House enacted 2026-01-01
Healthcare Infrastructure / Utilities Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-46-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying nationally recognized accreditation entities, so as to detail the effort that shall be made by treating health care provider to respond to a private review agent or utility review entity's attempt to reach such provider to discuss the patient's care; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Hawkins, Lee
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-01 Status enacted
2026-01-01 Latest Action Effective Date
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