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GA HB575
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Gullett
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AI Summary
- Allows any individual licensed under Title 43 of Georgia law to petition the occupational licensing board that issued a regulation to request a formal review of that regulation
- Requires the licensing board to evaluate whether the challenged regulation is currently applicable and necessary, fulfills a legitimate objective (such as public health, safety, welfare, or fiduciary purposes), and is the least restrictive regulation available
- Occupational licensing boards must respond within 45 days by either denying the petition with written reasons or initiating formal rule-making proceedings
- Establishes a hierarchy of "least restrictive regulation" ranging from market competition (least restrictive) to occupational licensure (most restrictive), including options like third-party reviews, inspections, bonding/insurance, and registration
- Creates a private right of action under a preponderance of the evidence standard, where a prevailing plaintiff obtains an injunction against enforcement of the challenged regulation and an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
Legislative Description
Professions and businesses; licensee may request review of an occupational regulation; provide
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries2/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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