Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 654: Insurance; prohibit insurers from conditioning the payment of any medical test or procedure or prescription drug benefit on prior authorization
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 654 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; prohibit insurers from conditioning the payment of any medical test or procedure or prescription drug benefit on prior authorization. Primary sponsor: Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Michelle Au (Democratic), David Wilkerson (Democratic), Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Anne Westbrook (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): 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 Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance; to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefit managers; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical practice; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as not to condition the payment of any medical test or procedure or prescription drug benefit on prior authorization; to provide for definitions; 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 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Michelle Au | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Anne Westbrook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
“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