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AR HB1155
Bill
Status
3/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jack Ladyman
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-15-203 to allow the Arkansas Central Cancer Registry to release data to qualified researchers for cancer research purposes, in addition to statistical information that does not identify individuals.
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Defines "qualified researcher" as a researcher from a recognized institution including academic, state or federal government, or nonprofit nongovernmental organizations who is trained in protecting patient identities and confidentiality.
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Requires qualified researchers to be adequately trained about conditions for appropriately protecting names and identities of individuals while conducting cancer prevention, control, and treatment research.
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Approved by Governor on March 15, 2021.
Legislative Description
To Remove Barriers To The Release Of Data In The Arkansas Central Cancer Registry To Qualified Cancer Researchers.
Last Action
Notification that HB1155 is now Act 345
3/15/2021