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An Act to amend Chapter 46 of Title 33 (certification of private review agents) so that certain insurance coverage decisions shall not be based solely on artificial intelligence

Georgia | SB 444

Year Enacted
2026
Date Signed
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 (secondary source)
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2027
Status
Enacted
Enacted

Categories

Payer Utilization Review

Key Requirements

Private review agents and utilization review entities may use AI systems or other software tools only as part of a utilization review plan complying with Chapter 46 of Title 33 and Commissioner rules. Coverage decisions regarding health care services may not be based solely on AI systems, artificial intelligence or other software tools.

Regulated Parties

Private review agents and utilization review entities

Enforcement

Insurance Commissioner through private review agent certification standards and rules

Sources

Notes

Official 'AS PASSED' text confirms scope and the January 1, 2027 effective date but carries no signing date; the May 5, 2026 signature date comes from a secondary tracker and Manatt lists the law as enacted (effective 1/1/2027).

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