Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt
This bill prohibits state-operated hospitals, university health care facilities, and cancer institutes from suing patients to collect unpaid medical bills. It directly affects patients who owe money for care at these state-run facilities, preventing hospitals from using court action to recover debts. The bill defines "medical debt" as any obligation for health care services, products, or devices provided by licensed hospitals, health professionals, or ambulance services. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Diana Moreno
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
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