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TX HB5289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Harris Davila

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health care providers to give patients written notice at least 60 days before initiating debt collection for health care services or supplies

  • Amends Chapter 185 of the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 185.004

  • Applies only to debt collection initiated on or after the effective date of the Act

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to notice provided by a health care provider before initiating debt collection against a patient.

Health Care Providers

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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