S2879Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Louis Dipalma, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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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
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · May 5, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| Linda Ujifusa | 11 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Yes |
| Peter Appollonio | 29 | Yes |
| Pamela Lauria | 32 | Yes |
| Bridget Valverde | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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