Relates to the unlawful possession of a patient record

S 7042 makes it a class A misdemeanor to possess a patient's medical record without legal authority and then intentionally ignore a written request from the healthcare provider or the patient to return or destroy the record. The law applies to written or electronic health information (excluding records held by HIPAA-covered entities) and targets individuals who obtain records without permission, such as through unauthorized access. It directly affects people who access patient records without authorization and fail to comply with a formal demand to return or destroy them. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor under this bill.