Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 765: Medical Debt Protection Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 765 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Debt Protection Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic), Terry Cummings (Democratic), Esther Panitch (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Mary Frances Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for information on medical assistance; to provide for interest, fees, and payment plans; to provide for billing and collection rules; to provide for liability for medical debt; to provide for consumer reporting agencies; to prohibit collection of medical debt during health insurance appeals; to provide for accessibility; to provide for remedies; to provide for agreements; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Terry Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Mary Frances Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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