Here are six things to know:
1. Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island) sponsored the piece of legislation.
2. The panel approved the bill with a six to two vote.
3. The legislation calls for the state Agency for Health Care Administration to create a database where consumers can research and compare healthcare prices.
4. Sen. Denise Grimsley (R-Sebring) voted against the bill, arguing Florida’s FloridaHealthFinder.gov website already addressed the issue by providing price comparisons.
5. Opponents of the bill also suggest the legislation could pose complications for small rural hospitals.
6. The Senate Appropriations Committee will review the legislation next.
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