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AR HB1886
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Gazaway
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AI Summary
- Patients and authorized representatives may obtain medical records for legal proceedings upon written request and authorization, with copies provided after paying applicable fees
- Photocopy fees are capped at 50¢ per page for the first 25 pages and 25¢ for each additional page, plus up to $15 labor charge per request and actual postage costs
- Electronically stored medical records have a flat production fee of $20.00 and must be produced within 30 days in the requested electronic format unless the court or civil procedure rules specify otherwise
- Retrieval fees for stored printed or written records may be charged only when records are stored at a location different from the medical provider's main facility
- Defines "medical provider" to include doctors, hospitals, ambulance providers, and other medical institutions, and specifies that electronically stored records not printed into physical form are excluded from photocopy regulations
Legislative Description
Concerning Access To Medical Records For A Legal Proceeding; And Concerning Fees Charged For Duplication Of Electronically Stored Medical Records.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/7/2021
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