A bill dealing with automobile insurance and sponsored by State Rep. Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) passed the Georgia House on Tuesday.  The bill seeks to change the code section of Georgia law for underwriting policies to replace minimum standards currently required by the state, to be minimum standards provided by the carrier. 

A summary of the bill states: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance and filing rates, rating plans, rating systems, or underwriting rules and examination of claim reserve practices by the Commissioner, so as to revise the filing review process for private passenger motor vehicle liability coverage providing the minimum limits offered by the carrier; to clarify the filing review process for other private passenger motor vehicle coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The bill passed the Georgia House with a 169-2 vote.  Rep. Lumsden and his wife operate a State Farm Insurance agency in Armuchee.