HB1431Introduced in the House
FACILITY FEE TRANSPARENCY
Introduced by Maurice West, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides that, if a hospital charges a facility fee for outpatient services separate and distinct from a professional fee, then the hospital shall develop a policy to inform patients as soon as reasonably practicable that they may be subject to a facility fee. Provides that the policy shall include, but not be limited to, the method the facility will use to inform patients that they may be charged a facility fee; the services and operating expenses generally covered by facility fees; the reason for charging a facility fee on the patient or patient's health plan; and contact information to allow the patient to request more information.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0181
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
112
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 009-000-000
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Stadelman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Human Services Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-001-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0181
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