HB1864Introduced in the House
DENTAL CARE-ELECTRONIC BILLING
Introduced by Robert Rita, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions in Dental Care Billing Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028 (instead of 2026), no dental plan carrier is required to accept from a dental care provider eligibility for a dental plan transaction or dental care claims or equivalent encounter information transaction. Sets forth exemptions from the requirements of the Act, and requires a dental care provider who is exempt from the requirements of the Act to file a form with the Department of Insurance indicating the applicable exemption. Requires each dental plan carrier to establish a portal that provides certain benefit and billing information. Requires a dental plan carrier to establish an electronic portal that allows dental care providers to submit claims electronically and directly to the dental care provider; accept attachments in an electronic format with the initial electronic claim's submission; and provide remittance advice with the corresponding payment. Provides that nothing in the Act requires a dental care provider to only accept electronic payment from a dental plan carrier. Provides that dental plan carriers shall allow alternative forms of payment, without additional fees or charges, to a dental care provider, if requested. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0203
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 31, 2025
117
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
117 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
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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. Robert "Bob" Rita
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 010-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Insurance Committee; 014-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Assigned to Insurance
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Insurance; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Insurance Committee; 015-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025; some provisions
Effective Date January 1, 2027; some provisions
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0203
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