Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 109: Life Insurance; a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; prohibit
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 109 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Life Insurance; a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Ed Harbison (Democratic), Larry Walker (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Randy Robertson (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Brandon Beach, John Albers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Carden Summers (Republican), David Lucas (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2025): Effective Date.
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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 Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to prohibit a policy of group life insurance from excluding or restricting liability for certain deaths occurring while an individual is an active duty service member; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 75
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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