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AR HB1961
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Achor
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AI Summary
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Medical providers may temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days if they reasonably believe immediate disclosure could lead to misinterpretation that adversely affects the patient's health or safety
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Providers must schedule or make good faith efforts to schedule a timely discussion with the patient to explain and interpret the medical records during the withholding period
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The withholding must cease immediately after the provider-patient discussion occurs or when release is determined to no longer pose a risk to the patient's health or safety
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Providers acting in good faith under this section are protected from civil causes of action, though they must still comply with all other applicable federal and state medical records laws
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Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
To Allow Medical Providers Temporary Exemptions From Federal Information-blocking Regulations To Safeguard Patients During Information Disclosure; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Delivered to the Secretary of State
5/7/2025