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H7427Introduced in the House

Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead.

Engrossed

Introduced by Marie Hopkins, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRIMARY CARE PRESERVATION ACT - Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead.

Where it stands

House read and passed

June 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

64

Yes

8

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Committee transferred to House Corporations

  3. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  4. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  5. Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)

  6. Committee recommends passage

  7. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  8. House read and passed

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