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H8325Introduced in the House

Allows primary care practices to offer optional fees for non-covered services while requiring equal medical care for all patients and protecting access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Marie Hopkins, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EQUITABLE ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ACT - Allows primary care practices to offer optional fees for non-covered services while requiring equal medical care for all patients and protecting access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

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

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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