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GA HB275

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Lauren McDonald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 275 — Giving the Gift of Life Act

  • Prohibits insurance companies from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew any life insurance policy solely because the applicant or insured acted as a living organ donor (liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow)
  • Increases the Georgia state income tax deduction for organ donation expenses from $10,000 to $25,000 for living donors who incur costs in accordance with the National Organ Procurement Act
  • Preserves all other existing provisions of Georgia insurance law relating to cancellation, modification, issuance, or renewal of insurance policies
  • Effective July 1, 2022, with the tax deduction applicable to taxable years beginning on or after that date

Legislative Description

Fire protection and safety; random drug tests for certain firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, paramedics, and cardiac technicians; require

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

5/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/1/2021
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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