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 explicit written consent from patients before sharing their medical information related to reproductive health care services (such as pregnancy, contraception, or abortion care), unless disclosure is necessary for treatment or falls under specific exceptions. The written consent must be a standalone form that clearly explains how the information might be used and to whom it could be disclosed, allowing patients to refuse specific disclosures. Exceptions include medical emergencies, court orders, child abuse investigations, and disclosures required by law. The bill does not override existing federal HIPAA privacy protections. Violations could result in $1,000 in damages per violation plus legal fees for the provider or insurer.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 24, 2024
Last action Oct 28, 2024
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Oct 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jun 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
upper
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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