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 with a valid power of attorney. 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 the request, with provisions for no-cost access if the records are not provided in that timeframe.

Notably, the bill introduces a new requirement that when the requestor is the patient's health care provider, the medical records must be transferred within 14 days at no cost. This provision aims to facilitate timely access to medical records for health care providers, ensuring that they can provide appropriate care without unnecessary delays. The bill also includes stipulations regarding the costs associated with redactions of sensitive information and emphasizes that electronic records should be provided in their original format unless a paper copy is specifically requested. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

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