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Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals

This new law aims to protect civilians who received emergency medical care at military facilities from unexpected debts. It means the military cannot collect fees or claims from civilians for emergency treatment, safeguarding their personal finances.
Key points
The military cannot collect debts from civilians for emergency treatment at military hospitals.
Civilians will not be charged fees for emergency medical care at military facilities, including emergency inpatient admissions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5173
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5173.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The military cannot collect debts from civilians for emergency treatment at military hospitals.
  • Civilians will not be charged fees for emergency medical care at military facilities, including emergency inpatient admissions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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