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SB 1079: IDAHO PATIENT ACT – Amends existing law to provide for certain actions, proceedings, or judgments founded in or derived from a judgment.
Amends Section 48-305, Idaho Code, to limit patient liability for costs, fees, and attorney fees in extraordinary medical debt collection actions. Clarifies limitations apply to all related actions including judgments sold or transferred. Effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Referred to Committee (Senate) (March 21, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 10, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- February 10, 2025 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- February 11, 2025 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
- February 24, 2025 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (do_pass)
- February 25, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 6, 2025 — Senate: Retained on calendar
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Retained on calendar
- March 14, 2025 — Senate: Retained on calendar
- March 21, 2025 — Senate: Recommitted to State Affairs
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