Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 192: "Georgia Health Insurance Affordability and Consumer Protection Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 192 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Georgia Health Insurance Affordability and Consumer Protection Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Jason Esteves, Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nabilah Parkes, David Lucas (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require the Department of Insurance to implement a certain insurance affordability program in response to the pending expiration of certain Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act tax credits; to provide for definitions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper