HB1262Introduced in the House
Insurance; increase amount of monetary penalties authorized to impose for certain violations of the Georgia Insurance Code
Introduced by Eddie Lumsden, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Senate Read and Referred
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage: House Vote #573 · February 26, 2026
170
Yes
1
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | Yes |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | Yes |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Yes |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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House Passed/Adopted
Senate Read and Referred
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