HB 1185: Health Care Services Jurisdiction and Reimbursement
GENERAL BILL by Gonzalez Pittman
Health Care Services Jurisdiction and Reimbursement; Provides that health insurance, health maintenance organization coverage, health plan coverage, & travel insurance providers are subject to jurisdiction of courts of this state under certain circumstances; prohibits health care providers from collecting & attempting to collect from patients any sums owed by insurers & HMOs for emergency services rendered; authorizes nonparticipating health care providers to pursue causes of action for quantum meruit for specified purpose.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee • Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee • Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee |
