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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bores | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 73 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HEALTH
- PRINT NUMBER 5342A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH