GA HB250

Establishes a registration and regulatory framework for professional employer organizations (PEOs) under the Commissioner of Insurance, requiring registration by July 1, 2027, with the Department of Insurance accepting applications starting January 2, 2026

Sets registration fees capped at $500 for initial registration and $250 for renewal, with limited registrants (out-of-state PEOs with 50 or fewer covered employees) eligible for simplified registration at $250

Defines the co-employment relationship between PEOs and client businesses, allocating employer rights and obligations including wage payment, payroll tax withholding, and employee benefits while clients retain direction and control over work activities

Exempts registered PEOs from insurance agent, administrator, and certificate of authority licensing requirements when providing insurance and benefits within professional employer agreements to clients and covered employees

Preserves client eligibility for tax credits, economic incentives, and small business certifications (minority, women-owned, veteran-owned) regardless of PEO relationship, and treats covered employees as employees solely of the client for these purposes