North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

HB 1594: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical costs transparency for health care facilities; to amend and reenact section 26.1-47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health care facility and preferred provider compliance with medical cost transparency requirements; and to provide a penalty.

Passed one chamber Last action March 31, 2025: Motion to reconsider failed

Plain-language summary

HB 1594 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical costs transparency for health care facilities; to amend and reenact section 26.1-47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health care facility and preferred provider compliance with medical cost transparency requirements; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Jared Hendrix (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Motion to reconsider failed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jared Hendrix (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.