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NY A01943
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians and hospitals to release copies of x-rays, medical records, and laboratory tests directly to patients, their attorneys, authorized representatives, guardians, or conservators upon written request
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Mandates the first copy of medical records be provided free of charge to patients
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Caps fees for second copy requests at 20 cents per page, with a maximum total cost of $100
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Maintains existing provisions allowing records to be sent to other designated physicians or hospitals with charges up to 75 cents per page
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Excludes physicians' personal notes from records that must be released
Legislative Description
Allows for patients to make a written request to receive copies of their medical records.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026