Prohibiting health carriers, facilities, and providers from making any public statements of any potential or planned contract terminations unless it satisfies a legal obligation.

The 45-day public notice requirement for contract terminations now explicitly excludes communications made solely to the governor, legislators, or state agency staff.

The requirement for the commissioner to develop standard notice templates was moved from December 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027.

New requirements mandate that all provider contracts must include the new notice provisions by January 1, 2027.

A new list of unprofessional conduct was added to the medical practice act, including conversion therapy on minors and specific violations of the new contract termination law.

Standard template language for termination notices must now be posted on the commissioner's website.

The contract termination restrictions now apply to any provider employed by, contracted with, or affiliated with a facility, not just the facility itself.

A new exemption was added for independent individual providers or small group practices of five or fewer providers.

Enforcement penalties for early public notices were added, allowing fines of up to $100 per day per enrollee for notices sent before the 45-day period.

New subsections allow for immediate suspension or conditions if a licensee fails to cooperate with an investigation into potential immediate jeopardy.

Fines for private establishments were increased to up to $10,000 per violation with a total cap of $1,000,000.

Fines for hospitals, test sites, and ambulatory surgical facilities were standardized at up to $1,000 per violation.

The definition of 'provider contract' was updated to clarify it applies to services rendered to an enrollee.