Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 462: "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act"; insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; provide
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 462 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act"; insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; provide. Primary sponsor: Shawn Still (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.
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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 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act," so as to provide for insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; to provide for the minimum allowable reimbursement rate for such service; to provide for maximum amounts on copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for such service; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper