To require payment by insurers directly to the out-of-network emergency medical services agency and the prompt payment of clean claims.
Sponsored By: Michael Hite (Republican)
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael Hite
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Mickey Petitto
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Do pass, but first to Finance
2/13/2026HouseTo House Finance
2/13/2026HouseMarkup Discussion
2/10/2026HouseFiled for introduction
2/9/2026HouseTo Health and Human Resources then Finance
2/9/2026HouseIntroduced in House
2/9/2026HouseTo House Health and Human Resources
2/9/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced Version
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