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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 216B.250 as a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; require health facilities and other health care providers to provide itemized health care statements in certain circumstances; specify the contents of the health care statements; require that health care statements contain information about price classifications and claims made with third-party payors; prohibit health facilities and providers from charging for the health care statements; establish means by which patients may request a health care statement to be furnished; require health facilities and providers to make public postings and have appropriate staff available to respond to questions and resolve disputes; make conforming amendments; prohibit health facilities and other providers from requesting or accepting a total payment for health care services that exceeds an agreed-upon price or the amount the facility or provider is entitled to receive under state or federal law; authorize the Attorney General to enforce certain state and federal laws regulating health care prices; allow a violation to be cured for good-faith errors; establish causes of action and penalties for violation of health care billing requirements; authorize the Attorney General to enforce health care billing requirements; specify that remedies and penalties are cumulative; authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations to effectuate or aid in the effectuation of health care billing requirements; amend KRS 304.14-410, 304.32-1551, 214.556, 216B.990, and 216B.300 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, aims to improve transparency and fairness in healthcare billing by requiring health facilities and other healthcare providers to furnish patients with detailed, itemized statements for services. These statements must clearly explain each service, its cost, its price classification (e.g., list price, contracted price), and whether a claim has been or will be filed with a third-party payor (like an insurance company). Providers are prohibited from charging for these statements and must have staff available to answer questions and resolve billing disputes. The bill also prevents providers from charging more than an agreed-upon price or what is legally owed, and empowers the Attorney General to enforce these regulations, including those related to the federal No Surprises Act, which protects patients from unexpected medical bills. Violations can be corrected for good-faith errors, but otherwise, they are considered unfair trade practices with potential penalties and legal actions for both the Attorney General and injured patients.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
John Hodgson (R)*,
Shane Baker (R),
Kim Banta (R),
Ryan Bivens (R),
Steve Bratcher (R),
George Brown (D),
Emily Callaway (R),
Josh Calloway (R),
Jennifer Decker (R),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
Kevin Jackson (R),
D.J. Johnson (R),
Matt Lockett (R),
Candy Massaroni (R),
Bobby McCool (R),
Marianne Proctor (R),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Last Action
to Banking & Insurance (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb59.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb59/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb59/LM.pdf |
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