Modifies provisions for providing copies of medical records

HB 1001 modifies how healthcare providers in this state handle patient requests for medical records. It requires providers to give patients, their guardians, or authorized representatives copies of health records upon written request within a reasonable time, with specific limits on copying fees (max $24.85 for search/retrieval plus $0.57/page, or $108.88 for electronic delivery). The bill also prohibits charging fees for records needed to apply for federal benefit programs (like Social Security or veterans' benefits) and outlines procedures for releasing records of deceased patients to family members or legal representatives. This directly affects patients seeking their own records, healthcare providers, and applicants for government benefits.