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GA HB986

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Matt Dollar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Code Section 33-1-22 to Georgia's insurance law (Title 33, Chapter 1), establishing that the English language version of an insurance policy controls when disputes or complaints arise involving materials provided in a language other than English
  • Applies specifically when an insurer has provided any material in a non-English language and a dispute or complaint follows
  • Preserves existing consumer protections by explicitly stating the provision does not abrogate or supersede Chapter 6 of Title 33, which governs unfair trade practices in insurance
  • Sponsored by Representatives Hembree (67th), Smith (131st), Maxwell (17th), Meadows (5th), and Dollar (45th) as a committee substitute

Legislative Description

Insurance; dispute or complaint involving material not in English, the English version shall control the resolution; provide

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor3/7/2012
Insurance2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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