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AZ HB2557

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Quang Nguyen

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Healthcare providers must release patient medical records and payment records within 7 business days of receiving a written request from the patient or their healthcare decision maker
  • The bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-2293 to add a specific timeframe requirement where previously no deadline existed
  • Providers may still deny requests if access would endanger the patient or others, reveal confidential sources, or harm third parties referenced in the records
  • Correctional institutions retain the ability to deny inmate access to records when it would jeopardize health, safety, security, or custody of inmates or staff

Legislative Description

Releasing medical records; promptness

Elections And Electors - Title 16

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Judiciary and Elections3/4/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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