Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1117: Insurance; claims processing for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 1117 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; claims processing for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; provide. Primary sponsor: Lehman Franklin (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Mike Cheokas (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to provide for claims processing for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for the selection of a repair facility; to provide for payment for repairs; to provide for certain disclosures and notifications; to provide for original equipment manufacturer repair procedures; to provide for supplemental estimates; to provide for timely claims processing; to provide for written explanations; to provide for definitions; to provide for private causes of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 160 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Mike Cheokas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 151 |
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper