Modifies provisions for providing copies of medical records
This bill updates the rules for how health care providers in the state must handle requests for patient medical records. It requires doctors and clinics to give patients or their authorized representatives copies of their health history and treatment records within a reasonable time, provided the request does not interfere with the patient's medical care. The legislation sets specific fees for searching, retrieving, and copying these records, including a lower cost option for electronic delivery when the provider stores records digitally. Additionally, it clarifies how records should be shared with family members or legal representatives after a patient has died and ensures no fees are charged when records are needed for government benefit applications.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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District
P
Robert Sauls
DDemocratic
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