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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
AI Summary
This bill prohibits insurance coverage decisions for healthcare services from being based solely on AI systems. It includes provisions for definitions.
Business Impact
If you provide healthcare insurance in Georgia, you must ensure decisions aren't solely based on AI by the effective date or face regulatory scrutiny.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB 444 aims to regulate the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare insurance decisions in Georgia. It mandates that certain coverage decisions cannot rely solely on AI systems.
Key Provisions
- Decisions on insurance coverage for healthcare services cannot be based solely on AI systems.
- Amends Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
- Provides definitions related to artificial intelligence and software tools.
- Includes provisions for related matters and effective date.
- Repeals conflicting laws.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective Date
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ben Watson | Primary |
| Ed Harbison | Primary |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary |
| Larry Walker, III | Primary |
| Mike Hodges | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure that decisions regarding healthcare coverage are not solely based on AI systems.
Who: Private review agents and insurance providers.
Penalty: Regulatory scrutiny for non-compliance.
Who: Private review agents and insurance providers.
Penalty: Regulatory scrutiny for non-compliance.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB 444 seeks to amend the certification requirements for private review agents in Georgia by stipulating that decisions regarding insurance coverage for healthcare services cannot be made solely based on AI systems. The bill includes provisions for definitions related to artificial intelligence.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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