Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
SB 1270 requires health care providers in Texas to send itemized bills electronically through patient portals, but if a patient hasn't created a portal account, the provider must mail a physical copy of the bill. This applies to all health care providers (like hospitals and clinics) billing patients for services or supplies. The law mandates providers check whether patients have portal profiles before sending electronic bills, ensuring patients without online access still receive paper copies. It takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to bills issued on or after that date. The bill does not change billing content but standardizes delivery methods to improve accessibility.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
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