BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5031: Out-of-network health care

Protecting consumers from charges for out-of-network health care services.

Summary

Modifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department.
Regulates the practice of balance billing by out-of-network providers and facilities.
Authorizes arbitration of balance billing disputes.
Requires health care facilities, providers, and carriers to provide patients with information about network status and consumer rights.
Requires the insurance commissioner to take into account the accessibility of in-network providers in in-network facilities when determining the adequacy of a health carrier's provider networks.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5031), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers from charges for out-of-network health care services;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5031 (2025–26) Confinement health coord. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5031 (2023–24) Special ed safety net awards · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5031 (2021–22) Aviation revital. loan prg · Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2021
SB 5031 (2017–18) Uniform money services act · Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2017
SB 5031 (2015–16) Advance action/bus. corp act · Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2015
SB 5031 (2013–14) Real property damage actions · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5031 (2011–12) Correctional employees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5031 (2009–10) Armory rental or lease · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House