Modifies provisions for providing copies of medical records

HB 1226 modifies how healthcare providers in this state share patient medical records. It requires providers to give patients, guardians, or authorized representatives copies of health records within a reasonable time after a written request, including electronic copies if the provider uses digital records. The bill sets specific fees for search, copying (max $0.57/page), and delivery, with annual inflation adjustments, while exempting fees for records needed for Social Security, Medicaid, or veterans' benefits. It also outlines procedures for releasing records of deceased patients to family members or legal representatives under certain conditions.