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NY A08170
NY A08170Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt; defines "medical debt".
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Introduced
10/18/2023
10/18/2023
In Committee
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting stateoperated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state-operated hospitals, including state university health care facilities, cancer institutes, and hospitals authorized under the public health law, from pursuing litigation against patients for the collection of medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as an obligation or alleged obligation to pay for any amount related to the receipt of health care services, products, or devices provided by a hospital, health care professional, or ambulance service. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.493 (on 06/06/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Publicly Provided Health Services
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8170 | 10/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08170&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08170 | 10/18/2023 |
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