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SB 504

Commissioner of Insurance; lobbying restrictions within five years after leaving office; provide

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tonya Anderson and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia bill restricts former Insurance Commissioners from lobbying for five years after leaving office to prevent regulatory conflicts of interest.

Senate Read and Referred
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Bill Summary · SB 504

Legislative bill overview

SB 504 would restrict the Commissioner of Insurance from engaging in lobbying activities for five years after leaving office. The bill aims to prevent former insurance commissioners from leveraging their recent government experience and industry connections to influence insurance policy and regulation on behalf of private interests.

Why is this important

This addresses potential conflicts of interest and the "revolving door" phenomenon where government regulators move directly into lobbying roles for the industries they previously oversaw. Such restrictions are intended to reduce the appearance of regulatory capture and ensure that insurance policy is shaped by public interest rather than industry influence disguised as former-official advocacy.

Potential points of contention

  • Career mobility concerns: The five-year restriction may be viewed as an unfair limitation on former commissioners' employment rights and ability to work in their field of expertise
  • Enforcement challenges: Defining what constitutes "lobbying" versus general consulting work or advisory roles may create legal ambiguities and implementation difficulties
  • Competitiveness: Restrictions only on the Insurance Commissioner (rather than all state officials) may create disparities in post-employment rules across different executive positions
  • Brain drain: Officials may be discouraged from taking the Insurance Commissioner position if it significantly limits their post-government career options

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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