SB 1937

Senate·17th Congress·Filed Aug 15, 2018

Increasing the Penalties for the Detention of Patients and Cadavers in Hospitals

An Act Increasing the Penalties for the Detention of Patients and Cadavers in Hospitals, Medical Clinics, or Any Other Similar Facilities on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses 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

Authors · 2 Senators

Subjects

Hospitals (Hospital Deposits/Hospital Bills/Expenses)PatientsCadavers/Deceased Persons

Official sources

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

SB 217· Filed Jul 7, 2025
Amending R.a.no. 9439 (Detention of Patients and Cadavers in Hospitals)
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Risa Hontiveros
HB 9898· Filed Jun 18, 2026
An Act Imposing Higher Penalties for the Detention of Patients And/Or the Bodies of the Deceased Patients (Cadavers) in Hospitals, Medical Clinics, or Any Other Similar Facilities Due to Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses, Amending Republic Act No. 9439 and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Carmelo Jr. G. Lazatin
HB 1138· Filed Jul 2, 2025
An Act Increasing the Penalties for the Detention of Patients and Cadavers in Hospitals, Medical Clinics, or Any Other Similar Facilities on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses Amending Republic Act No. 9439 Entitled "An Act Prohibiting the Detention of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses," and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2025-07-29Rep. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez
HB 302· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Prohibiting the Holding or Detention of Cadavers by Medical Facilities, Morgues, and Funeral Parlors for Non-Payment of Hospital/Medical Bills and Funeral Expenses
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2025-07-29Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
HB 7442· Filed Jan 27, 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 Violations 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 2026-02-02Rep. Jorge Daniel S. Bocobo

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SBN-01937 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress