The Personal Medical Record Fee Exemption Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 by prohibiting health care entities from charging fees for personal medical records requested by individuals. This exemption applies specifically when the records are needed to support a claim or appeal under any provision of the Social Security Act or for any other federal or District needs-based benefit or program.

To implement this change, the bill introduces a new subsection (c-1) to Section 101 of the existing law, which specifies that health care entities cannot charge the fees typically required for providing copies of personal medical records when requested by the patient, their personal representative, a representative from a nonprofit legal services entity, or an attorney representing the patient. This amendment is designed to facilitate access to necessary medical documentation for individuals seeking assistance with federal or District benefits.