Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 602: Insurance; prior authorization and utilization review requirements for healthcare plans; reform
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 602 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance; prior authorization and utilization review requirements for healthcare plans; reform. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Randal Mangham (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 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 Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prior authorization, so as to reform prior authorization and utilization review requirements for healthcare plans; to provide for certain information to be provided to healthcare providers at the time of notification of an adverse determination; to provide for retroactive authorizations; to exempt certain healthcare services from prior authorization; to revise prior authorization time responses; to provide for automatic authorization; to provide for the chapter construction; 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 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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