This bill amends existing law regarding the provision of medical records by health care providers. It establishes that all medical information in the possession of health care providers or their contracted third-party vendors is considered the property of the patient. The bill defines a "requestor" to include the patient's health care provider, in addition to the patient themselves, their personal representative, or an authorized individual. It sets forth specific costs for obtaining electronic and paper copies of medical records and outlines the timeline for providing these records, mandating that they be delivered within 30 days of a request, with provisions for no-cost access if the records are not provided in that timeframe.

Notably, the bill includes a new provision that requires health care providers to transfer requested medical records to another health care provider within 14 days at no cost. This insertion aims to facilitate timely access to patient records among providers, enhancing continuity of care. The bill also stipulates that if any redactions are requested, the requestor may incur reasonable charges for the labor involved. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage, on September 13, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 332-I:1
As Amended by the Senate: 332-I:1
As Amended by the House: 332-I:1
Version adopted by both bodies: 332-I:1
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 332-I:1