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GA HB1591

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ron Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia's RICO statute (Code Section 16-14-3) to expand the definition of "racketeering activity" to include retroactive fees or clawbacks imposed on pharmacies after a claim has already been adjudicated
  • Targets three specific entities: pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), pharmacy services administrative organizations, and insurance companies
  • Provides an exception allowing retroactive fees or clawbacks when they are assessed due to fraud
  • Sponsored by Representatives Stephens (164th), Hatchett (150th), and Knight (130th) during the 2022 legislative session

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; include certain insurance claim practices as a racketeering activity

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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