Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1354: Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; require certain health insurers providing a network plan to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame

In committee Last action February 25, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Plain-language summary

HB 1354 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; require certain health insurers providing a network plan to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame. Primary sponsor: Trey Kelley (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Trey Kelley (Republican); Matt Hatchett (Republican); Mark Newton (Republican).