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Health Care Accountability Act of 1996

Introduced: June 20, 1996 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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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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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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 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.

What's happening now June 28, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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