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ID S1087
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Health care providers must provide one free copy of a patient's medical records, including mental health records, to support documented claims or appeals for Social Security benefits
- Requests can be made by patients, former patients, authorized attorneys, or authorized representatives
- Records must be provided within 30 days in electronic format if available; paper copies permitted if electronic format is unavailable
- Exemption applies to health care providers with fewer than 50 employees that are independently owned and do not contract with third-party services for medical record copies
- Effective date: July 1, 2025 (declared as emergency legislation)
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to require the provision of copies of medical records in certain circumstances.
MEDICAL RECORDS
Last Action
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate
3/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare2/27/2025
Health and Welfare2/11/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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