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SB 656

Health Care Billing and Collection Activities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Maria Rodriguez

SB 656 establishes regulations on healthcare billing and debt collection practices in Florida to protect patients from aggressive collection tactics while preserving providers' ability to collect legitimate medical debts.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 547 (Ch. 2025-98)
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Bill Summary · SB 656

Legislative bill overview

SB 656 regulates health care billing and collection practices in Florida by establishing standards for how medical providers and debt collectors can pursue payment from patients. The bill was substituted by its House companion (CS/HB 547) and ultimately laid on the table after the House version passed and became law (Ch. 2025-98).

Why is this important

Healthcare billing disputes are a leading cause of personal bankruptcy and financial hardship for Florida residents. Establishing clear rules around billing practices and collection activities protects vulnerable patients from aggressive tactics while also clarifying obligations for providers seeking legitimate payment.

Potential points of contention

  • Balance between patient protections and provider ability to collect legitimate debts—stronger regulations may increase uncollected medical debt that providers absorb or pass to other patients
  • Scope of applicability to different types of healthcare entities (hospitals, clinics, private practices) and whether exemptions create unequal protections
  • Compliance costs for smaller medical practices versus larger healthcare systems with dedicated billing departments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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