S00359Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt; defines "medical debt".
Introduced by Gustavo Rivera, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt; defines "medical debt".
Where it stands
REFERRED TO HEALTH
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Finance Committee Vote · May 28, 2025
16
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Stavisky | 11 | Yes |
| Jessica Ramos | 13 | Yes |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Julia Salazar | 18 | Yes |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | Yes |
| Andrew Gounardes | 26 | Yes |
| Liz Krueger | 28 | Yes |
| Luis Sepulveda | 32 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HEALTH
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
1ST REPORT CAL.1337
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
COMMITTED TO RULES
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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