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GA HB828
Bill
Status
Passed
4/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ronnie Mabra
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AI Summary
- Prohibits any person—including law enforcement officers, wrecker services staff, emergency staff, physicians, hospital employees, and attorneys—from soliciting, releasing, or selling motor vehicle collision party information for personal financial gain, with an exception for mass public media advertising
- Defines and outlaws "cappers," "runners," and "steerers" who receive payment from practitioners or health care providers to solicit clients, patients, or customers for the purpose of obtaining insurance benefits or asserting claims against insurers
- First offense violations are classified as a misdemeanor punishable by at least 30 days imprisonment and a fine up to $1,000; second or subsequent offenses are felonies punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to $100,000 per violation
- Requires news media representatives requesting Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports to submit a statement affirming their use complies with the solicitation prohibitions, with false statements constituting a criminal violation
- Extends from 30 to 60 days the waiting period before accident reports may be released for public interest research purposes, with personal identifying information redacted
Legislative Description
Insurance; solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; prohibit
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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