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GA SB450

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Balfour

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that when an insurer provides materials in a language other than English and a dispute or complaint arises, the English language version of the insurance policy shall control the resolution of that dispute or complaint
  • Adds new Code Section 33-1-22 to Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs general provisions of insurance
  • Preserves existing consumer protections by specifying that the new provision does not abrogate or supersede Chapter 6 of Title 33, relating to unfair trade practices
  • Offered as a substitute bill by the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee

Legislative Description

Insurance; provide in event of dispute arising involving material not in English; the English version shall control the resolution of the dispute

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor2/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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