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NE LB779

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danielle Conrad

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Health care facilities and collection agencies are prohibited from charging interest or late fees on medical debt until 90 days after the final invoice due date
  • Interest and fees on medical debt are capped at 3% of the debt amount per year
  • An individual's primary residential property cannot be subject to liens or foreclosures for the purpose of collecting medical debt
  • Medical debt is defined as any obligation to pay money arising from the receipt of health care services

Legislative Description

Provide requirements for health care facilities and collection agencies relating to medical debt

Last Action

Conrad priority bill

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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