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S3028Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

Passed

Introduced by Stefano Famiglietti, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE - Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 10, 2026

68

Yes

0

No

7

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 Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  9. House passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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