An Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing

HD 2326, titled "An Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing," restricts when health care providers can charge facility fees - fees for hospital-related services separate from professional medical fees. It prohibits these fees except for services on a hospital campus, at facilities with licensed emergency departments, or for emergency services at satellite emergency locations. The bill requires providers to give patients written notice about facility fees before or during care, clearly identify hospital-affiliated locations, and post warnings about potential higher costs compared to non-hospital settings. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per occurrence and are classified as unfair trade practices under state law. This directly affects hospitals, health systems, and patients receiving services where facility fees might otherwise be charged unexpectedly.