Senator Ott proposes the following amendment (SMIN-4069.MW0006S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-7-327(B)(5) and (6) and inserting:

  (5) A healthcare facility may not pursue debt collection against a patient for a provided healthcare service or supply unless the healthcare facility has provided an itemized bill to the patient or the patient has waived the right to receive an itemized bill.
  (6) (5) A collection agency is not liable under this section for must not attempt to collect on a medical bill if provided notice of billing inaccuracies provided by the healthcare facility, patient or debtor. If After notice if any inaccuracies are determined to exist, the collection agency must cease collection activities and return the account back to the healthcare facility.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.