CT HB07227

Healthcare providers seeking state contracts must cap fees for patient health records at the lesser of federal HIPAA rates (45 CFR 164.524(c)(4)) or $250, plus first-class postage and reasonable imaging costs, effective October 1, 2025

Providers who do not comply with the fee cap become ineligible to enter into state contracts valued over $1,000 annually for construction, services, procurement, leases, or licensing arrangements

Bidders for state contracts must represent that their principals, key personnel (officers, directors, shareholders, partners, managerial employees), and agents comply with the health records fee requirements

State agencies must reject non-compliant bidders and award contracts to the next qualified bidder or seek new proposals

The Commissioners of Public Health and Administrative Services must establish a memorandum of understanding to share information for verifying contractor compliance