Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4872 — Relating to the calculation of penalties for violating certain laws governing the prompt payment of claims submitted by a physician or health care provider to certain health benefit plan issuers.

Last action — Referred to Insurance: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the calculation of penalties for violating certain laws governing the prompt payment of claims submitted by a physician or health care provider to certain health benefit plan issuers.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Insurance

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4872 do?
Relating to the calculation of penalties for violating certain laws governing the prompt payment of claims submitted by a physician or health care provider to certain health benefit plan issuers.
Who sponsors HB 4872?
HB 4872 is sponsored by Cecil Bell.
What is the current status of HB 4872?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4872?
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