ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), chairman of the Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care, today announced that Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 454 into law. Under HB 454, authored by Chairman Newton, a patient’s insurance will be required to reimburse health care providers at in-network rates for a certain time period if the health care provider is no longer in-network after the patient’s enrollment period.
Rep. Cannon Sponsors Legislation to Serve as Department of Public Health Regulatory Guide
ATLANTA – State Representative Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) sponsored House Bill 454 during the 2017 legislative session, legislation which will serve as a regulatory guide to the Department of Public Health. This legislation would require all Department of Public Health facilities to provide individuals who undergo HIV testing with information dependent on their test results. Continue reading “Rep. Cannon Sponsors Legislation to Serve as Department of Public Health Regulatory Guide”
New Laws Improving Early Voting for Georgians Will Be Implemented Before Next Election
ATLANTA – The United States Justice Department recently announced its decision to grant preclearance to Georgia’s House Bill 454 and House Bill 92. Introduced in the General Assembly by State Representative Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming), these laws improve Georgia’s in person, no excuse, early voting law and bring the state into compliance with the rules of the national political parties. Continue reading “New Laws Improving Early Voting for Georgians Will Be Implemented Before Next Election”