The bill amends Section 395.3011 of the Florida Statutes to revise the definition of "extraordinary collection action" and introduces an exception regarding the sale of medical debt. Specifically, it clarifies that a facility may not engage in extraordinary collection actions, such as selling an individual's debt, until certain conditions are met. These conditions include making reasonable efforts to determine the individual's eligibility for financial assistance, providing an itemized bill, and allowing a 30-day notice period before collection actions commence.

The new legal language inserted into the bill specifies that the prohibition on extraordinary collection actions does not apply to the sale of debt governed by a specific contract. This contract must stipulate that the debt will not incur interest or fees, that no other extraordinary collection actions will be taken by the debt purchaser, and that the debt will be returned to the facility if the individual is found eligible for financial assistance. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 547 Filed: 395.3011
H 547 c1: 395.3011
H 547 e1: 395.3011
H 547 er: 395.3011