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The 2023 Legislative Session is in full swing.
The following bills are among the proposals being reviewed by our State Legislative Affairs Committee. 3/2023
SB102 |
An Act Relating To Business And Professions -- Board Of Medical Licensure And Discipline -- Prompt Processing Of Insurance Claims |
Sponsor: | Sen. David Tikoian (D) |
Companion: | HB5165 - Rep. Corvese (D) |
Cosponsors: | Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D); Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/1/2023 |
Categories: | Business & Professions; Health Insurance; Insurance; |
Summary: | Prohibits a health insurer from denying a claim for any medical bill based on sole reasoning that the bill may arise from a motor vehicle accident or other third-party claim and prohibits a medical provider from refusing to submit medical for same reason. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/23/2023) 03/23/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
SB167 |
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Licensing Of Healthcare Facilities |
Sponsor: | Sen. Meghan Kallman (D) |
Companion: | HB5548 - Rep. Boylan (D) |
Cosponsors: | Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. David Tikoian (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/16/2023 |
Categories: | Environment; Health & Safety; Heating Fuels; |
Summary: | Requires all state licensed health care facilities to convert the powering of their operations from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. DOH would promulgate rules and regulations to implement the requirements. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
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Progress: | 1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
SB574 |
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Uniform Telehealth Act |
Sponsor: | Sen. Pamela Lauria (D) |
Companion: | HB5556 - Rep. Kennedy (D) |
Cosponsors: | Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D); Sen. Sam Bell (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Mark McKenney (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); |
Intro Date: | 3/7/2023 |
Categories: | Computer Technology; Health & Safety; Health Care Plans/Services; Health Insurance; Insurance; |
Summary: | Allows an out-of-state health care practitioner to provide telehealth services to a patient located in this state if the services are consistent with the practitioner's scope of practice and state and federal professional standards. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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Progress: | 1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
SB793 |
An Act Relating To Food And Drugs -- Uniform Controlled Substances Act |
Sponsor: | Sen. Valerie Lawson (D) |
Cosponsors: | Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); |
Intro Date: | 3/23/2023 |
Categories: | Business & Professions; |
Summary: | Replaces 2016 opioids guidelines with the 2022 opioid guidelines. Exempts medical professionals from criminal and civil liability or disciplinary action for prescribing medically appropriate opioids. |
Complete History: |
03/23/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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Progress: | 1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
HB5077 |
An Act Relating To Commercial Law - General Regulatory Provisions - Patient Brokering Act |
Sponsor: | Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); |
Intro Date: | 1/12/2023 |
Categories: | Commercial Law; Fees; Health & Safety; Health Insurance; Licenses; |
Summary: | Prohibits the practice of patient brokering and would provide penalties and enforcement. |
Complete History: |
01/12/2023 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
02/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/09/2023) 02/09/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
HB5165 |
An Act Relating To Business And Professions -- Board Of Medical Licensure And Discipline -- Prompt Processing Of Insurance Claims |
Sponsor: | Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D) |
Companion: | SB102 - Sen. Tikoian (D) |
Intro Date: | 1/19/2023 |
Categories: | Business & Professions; Health Insurance; Insurance; |
Summary: | Prohibits a health insurer from denying a claim for any medical bill based on sole reasoning that the bill may arise from a motor vehicle accident or other third-party claim and prohibits a medical provider from refusing to submit medical for same reason. |
Complete History: |
01/19/2023 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023) 03/08/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
HB5352 |
An Act Relating To Insurance -- The Telemedicine Coverage Act |
Sponsor: | Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. John G. Edwards (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/3/2023 |
Categories: | Health & Safety; Health Care Plans/Services; Human Services; Insurance; |
Summary: | Defines a patient-provider relationship as when the healthcare professional agrees to undertake diagnosis and treatment of the patient and the patient agrees to be treated. |
Complete History: |
02/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration 03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023) 03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
HB5548 |
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Licensing Of Healthcare Facilities |
Sponsor: | Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D) |
Companion: | SB167 - Sen. Kallman (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Arthur Handy (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/15/2023 |
Categories: | Environment; Health & Safety; Licenses; |
Summary: | Requires all state licensed health care facilities to convert the powering of their operations from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. DOH would promulgate rules and regulations to implement the requirements. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/09/2023) 03/09/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
HB5552 |
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Licensing Of Healthcare Facilities |
Sponsor: | Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D) |
Companion: | SB718 - Sen. Lauria (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. Edward Cardillo (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/15/2023 |
Categories: | Business & Professions; Dept. of Health; Health & Safety; Licenses; |
Summary: | Provides that no employee or agent of the department of health participate in any healthcare facility inspection if the employee or agent has, in the past two (2) years, had an ownership or employment or consultant interest in the facility. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration 03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023) 03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
HB5556 |
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Uniform Telehealth Act |
Sponsor: | Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D) |
Companion: | SB574 - Sen. Lauria (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro (D); Rep. John G. Edwards (D); Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D); Rep. Grace Diaz (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/15/2023 |
Categories: | Health & Safety; Health Care Affordability; Health Care Plans/Services; Health Insurance; Insurance; |
Summary: | Allows an out-of-state health care practitioner to provide telehealth services to a patient located in this state if the services are consistent with the practitioner's scope of practice and state and federal professional standards. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration 03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023) 03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
HB5629 |
An Act Relating To Taxation -- Personal Income Tax |
Sponsor: | Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Jason Knight (D); Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. George Nardone (R); Rep. Gregory Costantino (D); Rep. Mary Messier (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/15/2023 |
Categories: | Finance; Health Care Affordability; |
Summary: | Allows a state income tax credit of the lesser of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) or forty percent (40%) of Medicaid earnings where a medical provider accepts Medicaid payments. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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Progress: | 1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
HB5707 |
An Act Relating To Labor And Labor Relations -- Payment Of Wages |
Sponsor: | Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D) |
Companion: | SB663 - Sen. Acosta (D) |
Cosponsors: | Rep. Karen Alzate (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: | 2/17/2023 |
Categories: | Business & Professions; Courts; Employment Security; Labor; |
Summary: | Requires employer to furnish items and conditions of employment and a pay stub explaining how wages were calculated/reasons for deductions/allows the employee to file a court action against employer for violation. |
Complete History: |
02/17/2023 Introduced, referred to House Labor
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023) |
Progress: | 2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing |