Texas SB916: Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.

What the bill says

An act relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.

From the enrolled text, May 23, 2025:

AN ACT relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 773.061, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: [ADDED: (a-1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: In addition to other permissible actions or penalties ] [ADDED: and regardless of whether an emergency medical services provider is ] [ADDED: directly operated by a governmental entity, the department may ] [ADDED: revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license or certificate of the ] [ADDED: provider if the department confirms that the provider has:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: intentionally submitted incorrect information ] [ or] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: engaged in a pattern of violations of Section ] [ADDED: 1271.159, 1275.054, 1301.166, 1551.231, 1575.174, or 1579.112, ] [ADDED: Insurance Code.] SECTION 2. Section 38.006(b), Insurance Code, is amended to read as follows: (b) This section expires September 1,[ADDED: 2027][[DELETED: 2025]]. SECTION 3. Sections 1271.159(c) and (g), Insurance Code, are amended to read as follows: (c) A[ADDED: political subdivision may annually][[DELETED: health ] [DELETED: maintenance organization shall]] adjust a[ADDED: rate submitted under ] [ADDED: Section 38.006][[DELETED: payment required by Subsection (b)(1) each plan ] [DELETED: year]] by[ADDED: not more than][[DELETED: increasing the payment by]] the lesser of[ADDED: :] …

Sponsors

• Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021) · primary sponsor
• Kelly Hancock (R, SD-009)
• David Spiller (R, HD-068)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. May 27, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 26, 2025: Signed in the House
5. May 26, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. May 23, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 23, 2025: House passage reported
8. May 22, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
9. May 22, 2025: Record vote (RV#3205)
10. May 22, 2025: Passed

Votes

• Insurance Committee Vote (Out of committee): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Health & Human Services Committee Vote (Out of committee): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3832 (May 22, 2025): 141 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3205 (May 22, 2025): 144 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3969 (May 21, 2025): 124 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3174 (May 21, 2025): 142 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB916?

SB916 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.

What does SB916 do?

In its own words: An act relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.

What is the status of SB916?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored SB916?

Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB916?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB00916