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NY A01356
NY A01356Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt; defines "medical debt".
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 specific state laws, from filing lawsuits against patients to collect medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as any financial obligation related to health care services, products, or devices provided by hospitals, health care professionals, or ambulance services licensed or certified under New York state law. By preventing these state-operated healthcare institutions from pursuing litigation to recover unpaid medical bills, the legislation aims to protect patients from potential financial hardship and legal action stemming from medical expenses. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, providing immediate relief to patients who might otherwise face civil court proceedings for outstanding medical bills from state-operated healthcare facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1356 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01356&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01356 |
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