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GA HB707
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jason Spencer
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the state, its agencies, and political subdivisions from spending money, human resources, or assets to advocate for or influence citizens in support of voluntary Medicaid expansion under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396(a)
- Bars any state department, agency, or political subdivision from establishing, operating, or administering a health insurance exchange, or from applying for, accepting, or expending federal money related to an exchange
- Prohibits the state, its agencies (including the University System of Georgia), and political subdivisions from creating or operating ACA navigator programs; existing navigator grants may continue through their current term but cannot be renewed
- Prohibits the Commissioner of Insurance from enforcing or investigating any health insurance provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010, and bars the Commissioner from fining, suspending, or revoking any insurance company or agent for ACA violations
- Grants the Attorney General enforcement authority over the Medicaid expansion advocacy ban and preserves the right of state employees to advocate on personal time without using state resources; becomes effective upon the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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