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HR 3695 104th Congress House

Health Care Accountability Act of 1996

Official title: To prohibit insurers from including provisions in health plans and contracts with health care providers to indemnify the insurer against any liability.

Introduced: June 20, 1996 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jun 28, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jun 20, 1996
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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 Latest action June 28, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Health Care Accountability Act of 1996 - Prohibits a health plan (or a contract between an insurer and a health care provider) from including provisions holding the plan harmless from liability in any civil action arising out of medical care provided or withheld under the plan.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3695: Health Care Accountability Act of 1996. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3695/
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