Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 197: 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

Enacted Last action January 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

HB 197 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Michelle Au (Democratic), Trey Kelley (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michelle Au (Democratic); Trey Kelley (Republican); Deborah Silcox (Republican); Sharon Cooper (Republican); and 2 more.