Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.
This bill requires health care providers and insurance companies to obtain written consent before sharing a patient's medical information about reproductive health care services (including pregnancy, contraception, or abortion care). Patients must be informed of their right to withhold consent before receiving services or when disclosing previous reproductive health information. Exceptions allowing disclosure without consent include medical emergencies, legal requirements, court orders, and investigations into abuse or complaints. Violations could result in $1,000 per violation in damages plus legal fees, while explicitly maintaining existing federal HIPAA protections.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 25, 2024
Last action Jun 25, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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3 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Alixon Collazos-Gill
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Tully
DDemocratic
Co
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Mitchelle Drulis
DDemocratic
Co
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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