(Second New Title) relative to record requests by health care providers.
Sponsored By: Tim McGough (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Patient record access with capped fees
The law treats medical information held by health care providers or their contracted record-handling vendors as the patient's property. Patients and defined requestors are entitled to copies under federal health privacy rules, known as HIPAA. Requestors include the patient's personal representative, health care provider, attorney, or someone with a valid power of attorney allowing record access. When your health care provider requests your records, the holder must transfer them within 14 days at no cost. For other requestor requests, reasonable charges for electronic copies and related services are capped at $50. Paper copies and related services are capped at $5 for page one, $0.41 per page for pages 2–50, and $0.30 per page thereafter. Labor charges for specifically requested redactions, such as removing sensitive health information, are capped at a reasonable $25 per hour. Records stored and available electronically must be sent electronically unless the requestor specifically asks for paper. Records must arrive within 30 days of receipt of the request; late records are free. An exception applies when an independent event beyond the holder's control makes records inaccessible, irretrievable, or undeliverable within that time. After an incomplete response, records supplied through additional requests to complete it are free. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
David J Nagel
Democratic • House
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
John Michael Potucek
Republican • House
Julie Miles
Republican • House
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Lilli M Walsh
Republican • House
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
Susan M Porcelli
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0233; Effective 09/13/2025
7/22/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 58
6/30/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
6/30/2025SenateSen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 15Y-8N, MA; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
5/15/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1764h: MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 10
5/8/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-1764h (NT): AA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 10
5/8/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1764h (NT) 04/30/2025 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 23 P. 8
5/1/2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/30/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
4/23/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2025 10:30 am LOB 205-207
4/8/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11 P. 111
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1393s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
3/27/2025SenateSen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2025-1393s, AA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/27/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 14
3/19/2025Senate==TIME CHANGE== Hearing: 03/19/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 14
3/14/2025SenateIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3
1/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/30/2025
Introduced
1/22/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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