in committeehouseSession: 2025R160% healthcare relevance

HB 3234

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.

Official Summary

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.

Committee

HCCP

Sponsors

Rep Nathanson

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

House: In committee upon adjournment.

testimonyMar 20, 2025

House: Public Hearing held.

bill actionJan 17, 2025

House: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

bill actionJan 13, 2025

House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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