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GA HB707

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jason Spencer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

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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