SB 287 (2022): relative to balance billing for certain health care services.

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SB 287 (2022)

relative to balance billing for certain health care services.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1129s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1129s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 13, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2022, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 13, 2022, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 14, 2022, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • October 13, 2022, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1129s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2022: Hearing: 02/02/2022, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 am
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1129s , 03/24/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1129s , AA, VV; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1129s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
  • March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 13, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/13/2022 01:45 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 14, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022: Executive Session: 04/20/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • October 13, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 10/13/2022 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  • October 19, 2022: Executive Session: 10/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)

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