The bill amends the Public Health Code to establish new requirements for the maintenance and retention of medical records by healthcare providers in Michigan. Specifically, it mandates that if a medical service involves vaginal or anal penetration, the provider must explicitly document this in the patient's record. Additionally, it extends the retention period for such records from a minimum of 7 years to 15 years, effective from October 10, 2023. The bill also outlines the conditions under which records can be destroyed, including the necessity of notifying patients and obtaining their written authorization.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for healthcare facilities or agencies that utilize off-site physical or virtual environments for record maintenance, requiring that these environments be located in a state or province of Canada. It clarifies that the legislation does not alter ownership rights to medical records and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including administrative fines of up to $10,000 for gross negligence or willful misconduct. The definitions of "medical record," "medical records company," and "patient" are also updated to ensure clarity in the application of these regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16213, 333.20175
As Passed by the House: 333.16213, 333.20175