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HB3234 • 2025

Authorizes the Attorney General, at the Attorney General's own initiative, but in consultation and cooperation with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, to investigate and bring an action against a health insurer or affiliate of a health insurer in a court of this state to enforce a violation of the antitrust laws of this state, to obtain damages, a civil penalty or restitution, and to enjoin an act or practice that constitutes a monopoly, a business combination in restraint of trade or commerce or a substantial reduction or elimination of competition or competitors within a region or market of this state, or that otherwise constitutes an unlawful trade practice.

Authorizes the Attorney General, at the Attorney General's own initiative, but in consultation and cooperation with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, to investigate and bring an action against a health insurer or affiliate of a health insurer in a court of this state to enforce a violation of the antitrust laws of this state, to obtain damages, a civil penalty or restitution, and to enjoin an act or practice that constitutes a monopoly, a business combination in restraint of trade or commerce or a substantial reduction or elimination of competition or competitors within a region or market of this state, or that otherwise constitutes an unlawful trade practice.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Nathanson, Representative Bowman,, Walters,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-20 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Lets the Attorney General look into or sue a health insurer that breaks the law in certain ways. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3).
Authorizes the Attorney General, at the Attorney General's own initiative, but in consultation and cooperation with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, to investigate and bring an action against a health insurer or affiliate of a health insurer in a court of this state to enforce a violation of the antitrust laws of this state, to obtain damages, a civil penalty or restitution, and to enjoin an act or practice that constitutes a monopoly, a business combination in restraint of trade or commerce or a substantial reduction or elimination of competition or competitors within a region or market of this state, or that otherwise constitutes an unlawful trade practice.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to business practices that reduce access to health care in this state; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee