New York bill S00359 prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt.

Bill S00359 amends the public health law by adding a new article that prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as an obligation to pay for health care services, products, or devices provided by certain hospitals or professionals. 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 bill S00359 prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt.

Bill S00359 amends the public health law by adding a new article that prohibits state-operated hospitals from suing patients for medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as an obligation to pay for health care services, products, or devices provided by certain hospitals or professionals. 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.