Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 59: AN ACT relating to health care billing practices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 59 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to health care billing practices. Primary sponsor: John Hodgson (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Jennifer Decker (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Banking & Insurance (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 216B.250 as a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; require health facilities and other health care providers to provide itemized health care statements in certain circumstances; specify the contents of the health care statements; require that health care statements contain information about price classifications and claims made with third-party payors; prohibit health facilities and providers from charging for the health care statements; establish means by which patients may request a health care statement to be furnished; require health facilities and providers to make public postings and have appropriate staff available to respond to questions and resolve disputes; make conforming amendments; prohibit health facilities and other providers from requesting or accepting a total payment for health care services that exceeds an agreed-upon price or the amount the facility or provider is entitled to receive under state or federal law; authorize the Attorney General to enforce certain state and federal laws regulating health care prices; allow a violation to be cured for good-faith errors; establish causes of action and penalties for violation of health care billing requirements; authorize the Attorney General to enforce health care billing requirements; specify that remedies and penalties are cumulative; authorize the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations to effectuate or aid in the effectuation of health care billing requirements; amend KRS 304.14-410, 304.32-1551, 214.556, 216B.990, and 216B.300 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Banking & Insurance (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House