Sen. Renee Unterman Introduces Bill on Vapor Products

ATLANTA (January 16, 2020) | Yesterday, January 15, 2020, Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) introduced a piece of legislation which outlines new restrictions on the use, sale and marketing of alternative nicotine products, such as vapor devices or vapor cartridges. The bill, Senate Bill 298, would also require local boards of education to include mandatory instruction in schools on vaping and smoking, in addition to alcohol and drugs.

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Sen. Hufstetler Introduces Legislation on Surprise Billing

ATLANTA (January 15, 2020) | Today Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) introduced a bill to address surprise billing in the healthcare industry. Senate Bill 293, the “Balance Billing Consumer Protection Act,” would help protect consumers from unexpected charges that may accrue when a patient receiving service from an out-of-network provider through an established price database and system of arbitration.

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