Relating to prohibited facility fees for telehealth and telemedicine medical services; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 392 prohibits health care providers (including hospitals, urgent care clinics, and telemedicine services) from charging facility fees for telehealth or telemedicine medical services. The bill defines "facility fee" as a separate charge for operational costs, distinct from professional service fees. Violations carry an administrative penalty of up to $1,000, enforced by the Health and Human Services Commission. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 19, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
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