New York A01356 prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt.

New York A01356 amends the public health law to prohibit state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as any obligation related to health care services, products, or devices provided by a hospital, health care professional, or ambulance service. The prohibition applies to state university health care facilities, cancer institutes, and hospitals authorized under specific sections of the law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A01356 prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt.

New York A01356 amends the public health law to prohibit state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as any obligation related to health care services, products, or devices provided by a hospital, health care professional, or ambulance service. The prohibition applies to state university health care facilities, cancer institutes, and hospitals authorized under specific sections of the law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.