New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5342: Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Plain-language summary

A 5342 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier. Primary sponsor: Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families). 1 co-sponsor.