Lee Hawkins- Georgia State Representative
Serving Hall County and all of Georgia for over 15 years
Dedicated Conservative Republican
Legislation
HB 888
Surprise Billing and Consumer Protection Act takes patients out of the middle of billing disputes between providers and insurers. It disallows surprise billing in emergency situations and when a patient receives scheduled services at an in-network facility. The legislation further requires patients to give consent before out-of-network services but only after they are provided with an estimate of the cost of such services. The Act covers an array of health care services and providers, including hospital or ambulatory car facilities.
SB432
Legislation that address location of antennas for wireless communications facilities and to provide for uniformity in location of facilities to ensure the expansion of broadband through out the state of Georgia
HB 768
The ABLE Act allows disabled persons to save up to $250,000 without losing disability aid. The prior limit was $2,000. Now people with disabilities may afford buying vehicles and homes to live independently
HB 558
Repeal of the Estate Tax this is elimination Georgia Estate Tax
HB 769
Coverdale Murphy Act establishes certified levels of stroke treatment facilities. This provides guidance for transportation of the patient to the most appropriate hospital for emergency treatment. Reducing the critical time between the onset of a stroke and treatment is vital is the survival rate
HB 943
Limits oral Cancer medicines which have the same wholesale cost of the IV meds to co pays of $300. Reduction of some meds from $2000 to $300
HB 209
The Federal Veteran’s Administration was taking years to provide documentation certifying a veteran as disabled, thereby preventing disabled veterans from qualifying for the Veterans Homestead Exemption. Allows for a three year recovery reimbursement of the Homestead Exemption for disabled veterans. This bill was named after a Hall County veteran, The Russell Tego USMC Act
“Our responsibility as legislators is to work for the best interests of the people we represent and to serve honorably”
— Rep. Lee Hawkins
