Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 552 — TRUTH IN HOSPITAL BILLING

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

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Truth in Hospital Billing and Finances Act. Provides that hospitals and related organizations shall file with the Department of Public Health an annual public disclosure report prepared by the covered facility's auditor or independent accountant within 120 days after the end of its fiscal year. Requires hospitals and related organizations to also file specified statements, reports, and schedules. Provides that hospitals shall include on their admission forms a conspicuous notice that the patient may receive a copy of all individual hospital charges related to the patient. Requires the Department of Public Health to prepare an annual report to the General Assembly listing hospitals that have failed to comply with the reporting requirements. Provides for patient confidentiality and public availability of required filings. Contains a whistleblower provision. Provides a civil penalty for failure to submit the materials required by the Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

  3. Third Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 2-10(e) to April 9, 2003.

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2003

  5. Second Reading

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 18, 2003

  10. Do Pass as Amended Health & Human Services; 007-004-000

  11. Held in Health & Human Services

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Barack Obama

  16. Assigned to Health & Human Services

  17. Referred to Rules

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Barack Obama

Sponsors

  • Barack Obama · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Barack Obama

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 552 do?
Creates the Truth in Hospital Billing and Finances Act. Provides that hospitals and related organizations shall file with the Department of Public Health an annual public disclosure report prepared by the covered facility's auditor or independent accountant within 120 days after the end of its fiscal year. Requires hospitals and related organizations to also file specified statements, reports, and schedules. Provides that hospitals shall include on their admission forms a conspicuous notice that the patient may receive a copy of all individual hospital charges related to the patient. Requires the Department of Public Health to prepare an annual report to the General Assembly listing hospitals that have failed to comply with the reporting requirements. Provides for patient confidentiality and public availability of required filings. Contains a whistleblower provision. Provides a civil penalty for failure to submit the materials required by the Act.
Who sponsors SB 552?
SB 552 is sponsored by Barack Obama.
What is the current status of SB 552?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 552?
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