The bill aims to enhance transparency in healthcare by prohibiting contractual provisions that prevent healthcare providers and pharmacists from disclosing information about the cost and availability of treatments or drugs to patients or other individuals. Specifically, it inserts language that bars health insurers and other contracting entities from taking adverse actions against healthcare providers for sharing such information. This includes the estimated costs of treatments or drugs, alternative options, and the effectiveness of various treatments. The bill also defines key terms such as "health care provider," "health insurer," and "other contracting entity" to clarify who is affected by these provisions.

Additionally, the bill deletes any enforceable provisions in contracts that would penalize healthcare providers for providing patients with cost-related information. This means that any contractual language that restricts a provider's ability to share this information is rendered unenforceable in Alabama courts. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, promoting a more open dialogue between healthcare providers and patients regarding treatment options and associated costs.