SB 1373

Senate·13th Congress·Filed Jul 6, 2004

Detention of Patients in Hospitals for Non-Payment of Bills

An Act Prohibiting the Detention of Live or Dead Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses

Author · Senator

Ralph Recto
SenatorRalph Recto
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Subjects

Patients Detention (Non-Payment of BillsHospital Bills/Medical Expenses

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 960· Filed Aug 5, 2025
Strengthening the Rights of Patients Against Hospital Detention
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
HB 10135· Filed Jul 21, 2026
An Act Strengthening the Protection of Patients Against Hospital Detention on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses and Providing Stiffer Penalties for Violations Thereof, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9439 Entitled �an Act Prohibiting the Detention of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses�
Pending First ReadingRep. Leila M. De Lima
HB 11490· Filed Sep 28, 2026
An Act Strengthening the Rights of Patients Against Hospital Detention on the Ground of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills and Medical Expenses and Providing Stiffer Penalties for Violation Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9439, Otherwise Known as “an Act Prohibiting the Detention of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses”
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2026-09-30Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama
HB 6832· Filed Dec 15, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Protection of Patients Against Hospital Detention on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses and Providing Stiffer Penalties for Violations Thereof, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9439 Entitled "An Act Prohibiting the Detention of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses�
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2025-12-17Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula +3
SB 1511· Filed Nov 12, 2025
Strengthening the Protection of Patients Against Hospital Detention
Pending second reading, special orderSen. Risa Hontiveros

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SBN-01373 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress