STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29827 / H0778
The legislation modifies the Idaho Patient Act by clarifying that the pursuit of overdrawn checks for the
amount of the overdrawn check is not an extraordinary collection action, providing a faster timeline for
adverse credit reporting in exchange for giving up the ability to pursue other extraordinary collection action,
adjusting the timing and content of certain necessary patient communications as well as the burden of proof,
before engaging in an extraordinary collection action against a patient. The legislation also provides intent
language to further clarify that the limits on costs, fees, and attorney’s fees began with any extraordinary
collection action commenced on or after January 1, 2021, regardless of when the goods or services were
delivered to the patient.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will not have an impact on the general fund because it only deals with changes to the existing
Idaho Patient Act and does not call for any new appropriation.
Contact:
Representative Jason A. Monks
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/15/2022, 2:28 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 48-303, 48-304, 48-305, 48-306, 48-307, 48-308, 48-309, 48-310