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HB 7171 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATION

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 21, 2026
Last action
Jan 27, 2026 — 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Brandon Potter D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled