Alabama · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 43: Health care providers; prohibit enforcement of contractual terms that restrict sharing cost information to patients and consumers
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 43 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health care providers; prohibit enforcement of contractual terms that restrict sharing cost information to patients and consumers. Primary sponsor: Tim Melson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Health
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Melson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Melson Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1046
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Delivered to Governor
- Health Engrossed Substitute Offered (Health)
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1206
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1207
- Health 1st Amendment (Health)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House (Health)
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