S03188Introduced in the Senate
Relates to physician charges for missed appointments by patients; bars physicians from charging fees if a patient arrives on time for appointment but was not seen; requires written policy about missed appointments be prominently posted in patient waiting room and included in bills mailed to patients.
Introduced by Roxanne Persaud, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to physician charges for missed appointments by patients; bars physicians from charging fees if a patient arrives on time for appointment but was not seen; requires written policy about missed appointments be prominently posted in patient waiting room and included in bills mailed to patients.
Where it stands
referred to health
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 2, 2026
43
Yes
18
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1ST REPORT CAL.888
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
COMMITTED TO RULES
REFERRED TO HEALTH
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
PRINT NUMBER 3188A
1ST REPORT CAL.1233
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to health
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