Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1236: Insurance; medical necessity of a healthcare service; provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1236 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; medical necessity of a healthcare service; provisions. Primary sponsor: Trey Kelley (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Karen Mathiak (Republican), Demetrius Douglas (Democratic), Patty Marie Stinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 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 provide that, in cases where a private review agent or utilization review entity is questioning the medical necessity of a healthcare service, a final determination on medical necessity must be agreed to by a clinical peer licensed in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Mark Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Matt Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| Karen Mathiak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Demetrius Douglas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Patty Marie Stinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper