MD SB404 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 3 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 3 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing requirements related to the reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs paid by certain hospital patients who were eligible for free care, including requirements related to the consideration of data and the reporting and disclosure of certain information; authorizing the imposition of a fine not exceeding $50,000 per violation if a hospital fails to provide refunds to qualifying patients; making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice subject to penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; etc.
Title
Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement Process
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2023-04-06 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 134 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2023-03-17 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-03-17 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-03 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311 |
| 2023-04-07 | Senate | Returned Passed |
| 2023-04-06 | House | Third Reading Passed (134-0) |
| 2023-04-05 | House | Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed |
| 2023-04-05 | House | Favorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
| 2023-03-22 | House | Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-03-20 | House | Referred Health and Government Operations |
| 2023-03-17 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (45-0) |
| 2023-03-16 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2023-03-16 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {433920/1 Adopted |
| 2023-03-15 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
| 2023-02-01 | Senate | Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-01 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB333 (Crossfiled) 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310
Subjects
Assessments and Taxation, Department of
Attorney General
Comptroller
Data
Disclosure
Education, State Department of
Fines
Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Health Services Cost Review Commission
Health, Department of
Hospitals
Low-Income
Medical Assistance
Patients
Reimbursement Rates
Reports
Social Services
Sunset
Taxes - Miscellaneous
Unfair Trade Practices
Welfare
Attorney General
Comptroller
Data
Disclosure
Education, State Department of
Fines
Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Health Services Cost Review Commission
Health, Department of
Hospitals
Low-Income
Medical Assistance
Patients
Reimbursement Rates
Reports
Social Services
Sunset
Taxes - Miscellaneous
Unfair Trade Practices
Welfare
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 19 | 214.4 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 13 | 203 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
