This bill establishes the Hospital Price Transparency Act, requiring Wyoming hospitals to publicly disclose detailed pricing information for medical services and items in a clear, accessible manner. Specifically, hospitals must create two types of digital price lists: a comprehensive machine-readable file containing all standard charges for facility items and services, and a consumer-friendly list of prices for at least 300 “shoppable services” (medical procedures that can be scheduled in advance). These lists must include various pricing details like gross charges, negotiated rates with different insurers, and cash prices, and must be posted on the hospital’s website free of charge and without requiring user registration. The Department of Health will monitor hospital compliance, with the power to issue penalties of $1,000 per day for violations. Importantly, the bill prohibits hospitals that are not complying with these transparency requirements from taking debt collection actions against patients, meaning patients could potentially avoid paying bills from hospitals that do not properly disclose their prices. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of helping patients understand and compare medical costs before receiving treatment.