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Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB331 expands Chapter 327 price transparency mandates beyond general hospitals to include Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), freestanding ERs, birthing centers, and specific specialty facilities with gross revenue exceeding $10 million. While the law grants a four-year safe harbor for data publication, affected entities must immediately prepare for significant IT and revenue cycle overhauls to meet the mandatory public disclosure requirements.
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB331
SB331 expands Chapter 327 price transparency mandates beyond general hospitals to include Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), freestanding ERs, birthing centers, and specific specialty facilities with gross revenue exceeding $10 million. While the law grants a four-year safe harbor for data publication, affected entities must immediately prepare for significant IT and revenue cycle overhauls to meet the mandatory public disclosure requirements.
SB331 was authored by Texas Senator Lois Kolkhorst during the Regular Session.
SB331 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB331 is enforced by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
The regulatory priority for SB331 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB331 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB331 addresses topics including health care providers, hospitals, occupational regulation, occupational regulation--health occupations and birthing centers.
Key dates for SB331: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Fiscal note indicates implementation/ramp-up begins FY 2026; expect agency guidance on reporting formats prior to the 2029 compliance deadline. (None explicitly set in bill). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB331 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of $100 per violation for Failure to submit or comply with a corrective action plan (Facilities with gross revenue $10M - $100M); administrative penalty of $1,000 per day for Failure to submit or comply with a corrective action plan (Facilities with gross revenue $100M+). Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB331 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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