SB 189: Nonparticipating providers.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires an initiating party that submits a request for independent dispute resolution to provide written notice to the facility not later than three business days after submitting the request. Allows a health carrier to provide notice to an out of network provider and a facility if, during any 90 day period, an initiating party submits requests for independent dispute resolutions that, in the aggregate, include 25 or more qualified disputes. Provides that if a health carrier provides the notice, the health carrier, the out of network provider, and the facility shall engage in good faith efforts to negotiate a resolution. Prohibits a health carrier from assessing a facility or a provider an administrative fee or penalty related to the provision of care to an individual that involves an out of network provider. Provides that if a health carrier assesses a facility or a provider an administrative fee or penalty related to the provision of care to an individual that involves an out of network provider, the health carrier commits an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 5, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. March 5, 2026Public Law 119
3. February 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker
4. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
5. February 27, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
6. February 26, 2026Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 299: yeas 49, nays 0
7. February 25, 2026Dissent rescinded
8. February 25, 2026Motion to concur filed
9. February 25, 2026Senate dissented from House amendments
10. February 25, 2026House conferees appointed: Barrett, Campbell
11. February 25, 2026House advisors appointed: Carbaugh, Shackleford
12. February 24, 2026Motion to dissent filed

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