Bill Status of HB2904  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  HEALTH CARE TRANSPARENCY

House Sponsors
Rep. Dagmara Avelar, Kelly M. Cassidy, Laura Faver Dias, Maura Hirschauer, Hoan Huynh, Theresa Mah, Nicolle Grasse, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez and Camille Y. Lilly

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Health Care Transparency Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall identify reproductive health care services, LGBTQ health care services, and end-of-life health care services that are or may be subject to denial of care for nonmedical reasons in the State and develop a clear and simple disclosure form for the purpose of conveying to patients and to the public which of the identified health care services are and are not generally available, are subject to restriction for nonmedical reasons, and are subject to restrictions on referral by each covered entity. Requires the Department to publish and maintain on its public-facing website a current list of covered entities and provide for public access to the disclosure form submitted by each covered entity; adopt rules implementing the Department's duties; and develop and administer to the public an education and awareness program regarding how denial of care may negatively impact health care access and quality, may be avoided, and affects vulnerable people and communities. Establishes disclosure requirements for covered entities. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/3/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/17/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  5/28/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly