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GA HB785

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State licensure requirements for physicians and dentists in Georgia must be based solely on demonstrated skill and academic competence
  • Licensure approval for physicians and dentists cannot be conditioned upon participation in any public or private health insurance plan, public health care system, public service initiative, or emergency room coverage
  • The Georgia Composite Medical Board is designated as solely responsible for licensing physicians, and the Georgia Board of Dentistry is solely responsible for licensing dentists
  • Amends Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 33-1-22
  • Passed both the Georgia House and Senate, sponsored by Representatives Peake (137th), Watson (163rd), Sheldon (105th), Maxwell (17th), Cooper (41st), and others

Legislative Description

Insurance; limitations on licensure requirements for certain health care providers; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor2/16/2012
Insurance1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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