Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1419: Insurance; timely claims processing in supplemental estimates for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; provide
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1419 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; timely claims processing in supplemental estimates for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; provide. Primary sponsor: Lehman Franklin (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Joseph Gullett (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican), Matt Barton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 timely claims processing in supplemental estimates for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for written explanations; to provide for definitions; 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 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Matt Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“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