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TX HB1792

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vikki Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires covered entities under Texas health privacy law to comply with both state law and federal HIPAA Privacy Standards when disclosing an individual's protected health information

  • Specifically extends privacy protections to reproductive healthcare information, including records related to miscarriage and abortion

  • Amends Section 181.004 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection (c)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the privacy of certain protected health information.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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