HB4957Introduced in the House
HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS
Introduced by Kelly Cassidy, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital licensed under the Act shall not charge a covered hospital employee more than 10% of the total health insurance premium cost. Provides that any agreement permitting a charge to a covered hospital employee in excess of 10% of the total health insurance premium cost shall be deemed invalid, void, and unenforceable. Provides that a hospital in violation of those provisions shall pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Public Health for each impacted covered hospital employee.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
May 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
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