HB4116 Summary

• Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to require health care facilities and practitioners to provide patient records without charge when requested for government benefit or program applications, claims, or appeals.

• Allows health care providers to supply records in electronic or paper form based on requirements of the government entity administering the benefit program or patient preference.

• Maintains existing fee structures for other record requests, including $20 handling charge, tiered per-page copying fees (75 cents for pages 1-25, 50 cents for pages 26-50, 25 cents for pages 51+), and actual postage costs.

• Requires record delivery within 30 days of request, or within 60 days maximum if facility provides written explanation of delay.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.