Georgia HB1263: Insurance; premiums made within three years of payment to the Commissioner; provide for a claim for a refund of certain fees and taxes

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and taxes regarding insurance, so as to provide for a claim for a refund of certain fees and taxes relative to insurance premiums to be made within three years of payment to the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and taxes regarding insurance, so as to provide for a claim for a refund of certain fees and taxes relative to insurance premiums to be made within three years of payment to the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and taxes regarding insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 33-8-9, relating to granting of refunds and credits by Commissioner, as follows: "33-8-9. Refunds and credits of license fees and taxes levied by this chapter shall be made by the Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of Code Sections 33-2-29 through 33-2-31; provided, however, that any claim for a refund of a fee or tax erroneously or illegally assessed and collected under this chapter shall be made by the insurer in writing within three years after the date of payment of such fee or tax to the Commissioner." H. B. 1263 LC 52 0958 SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2027, and shall …

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Sponsors

• Jason Anavitarte (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Eddie Lumsden (R, 12) · primary sponsor
• Matt Reeves (R, 99)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Matthew Gambill (R, 15)
• Hugh Williamson (R)
• Fincher, Bill (R, 23)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2. March 31, 2026: Senate Third Read
3. March 27, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
4. March 27, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
5. March 3, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
6. February 26, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
7. February 26, 2026: House Third Readers
8. February 19, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
9. February 12, 2026: House Second Readers
10. February 11, 2026: House First Readers

Votes

• Senate Vote #911 (March 31, 2026): 44 yea, 7 nay, passed
• House Vote #574 (February 26, 2026): 169 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1263?

HB1263 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Insurance; premiums made within three years of payment to the Commissioner; provide for a claim for a refund of certain fees and taxes.

What does HB1263 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees and taxes regarding insurance, so as to provide for a claim for a refund of certain fees and taxes relative to insurance premiums to be made within three years of payment to the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1263?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1263?

Jason Anavitarte (R, 31), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1263?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73056