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H8381Introduced in the House

Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Joseph McNamara, District 19

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Official description

INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides that no contract between a dental plan or other healthcare entity and a dentist requires the dentist to accept exclusively by virtual credit cards.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

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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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