If you've ever been surprised by a hospital bill, state government may be trying to protect you.
Renee Basick has the details from Jefferson City.
Legislative Comittees have sent bills to the floors of the House and Senate Thursday that aims at protecting the consumer when dealing with health care.
Senator Joe Maxwell sponsored the senate bill and says he thinks that it will become law this session.
He says the bill assures patients quality care and timely care.
Maxwell says the senate bill is stronger than ever before.
It was sent to the floor unanimously by a bi-partisan committee.
Maxwell expects support to continue on the senate floor.
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