A 8170 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt

This bill prohibits state-operated hospitals, university health facilities, and cancer institutes from suing patients to collect medical debt. It defines medical debt as any amount owed for health care services, products, devices, or ambulance care provided by licensed providers. The law applies specifically to these public institutions and bars them from filing civil or supreme court lawsuits against individuals for such debts. The provision takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
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Governor
Introduced Oct 18, 2023 Last action Jun 6, 2024
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Jun 6, 2024
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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May 21, 2024
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REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Jan 3, 2024
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Oct 18, 2023
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