Senate Bill No. 1331 mandates the Commissioner of Health Strategy to conduct a study focused on two main objectives: first, to assess the potential exclusion of patient health information and medical records related to sensitive medical procedures, such as plastic surgery, from the State-wide Health Information Exchange; and second, to evaluate current patient participation procedures in the exchange and explore the implementation of new opt-in or opt-out options for patients. The findings of this study are required to be reported to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by February 1, 2026.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the study will determine the exclusion of sensitive health information and examine patient participation procedures, while no existing legal language is deleted. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and it is noted that the fiscal impact of the bill is negligible, with no expected costs to the state or municipalities.