HB 1347: relative to health care provider networks and referrals.
HB 1347 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:30 am GP 159 (updated Aug 5, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill changes the rules for how insurance plans cover doctors and how you get sent to specialists. It is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases market access for independent primary care providers
- Potential reduction in administrative barriers for patients
Risks
- Excessive penalties may disrupt hospital financial stability
- High compliance risk for complex insurance network management
Society
Benefits
- Improves patient continuity of care
- Reduces systemic barriers to specialist access
Risks
- Potential administrative friction between facilities and external providers
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
The $100,000 fine per violation and threat of nonprofit status revocation are highly punitive and could lead to significant litigation or institutional instability.
The bill does not define what constitutes a 'refusal' to accept a referral.
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentPublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:30 am GP 159
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