SB2165Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Medical Debt.
Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from filing a civil lawsuit to collect medical debt from a patient whose household income is less than or equal to five hundred percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from engaging in certain debt collection practices. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from selling medical debt. Prohibits a health care provider whose income exceeds a certain threshold from denying non-emergency medically necessary care to patients.
Where it stands
Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
January 26, 2026
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
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