BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5699: 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 (SB 5699), 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 5699 (2025–26) Intensive rural development · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5699 (2023–24) Fish and wildlife commission · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5699 (2021–22) Cannabis analysis labs · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5699 (2017–18) Pharmacy appeals · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5699 (2015–16) Capital gains excise tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5699 (2013–14) Electronic product recycling · Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2013
SB 5699 (2011–12) On-site sewage treatment · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5699 (2009–10) Public guardianship office · Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2009