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GA SB444

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kay Kirkpatrick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Private review agents and utilization review entities are prohibited from issuing adverse coverage determinations to patients based solely on artificial intelligence, AI systems, or software tools

  • A clinical peer must participate in utilization review before any adverse determination can be issued, and AI cannot supersede the clinical peer's judgment

  • AI and software tools may still be used to automate tasks, reduce administrative burdens, and participate in decision-making processes when part of a compliant utilization review plan

  • "Artificial intelligence" is defined as a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions for human-defined objectives

  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Private Review Agents; certain decisions with regard to the provision of insurance coverage for healthcare services shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence systems; provide

Last Action

Senate Sent to Governor

4/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Technology and Infrastructure Innovation2/12/2026
Insurance and Labor2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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