HB73

AN ACT relating to interest on medical debt.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB73 limits interest on medical debt to 3% and requires health facilities to provide itemized statements to patients.

Kentucky HB73 sets a cap on interest rates for medical debt at three percent per annum. It mandates that health facilities provide itemized statements to patients upon request, detailing charges for services rendered. These statements must indicate if an assignment of benefits has been obtained. The bill also requires health facilities to explain charges and resolve discrepancies in reported charges. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a civil fine of $500 per violation.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to Banking & Insurance (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)