The bill, S.B. No. 55, proposes an amendment to the Health and Safety Code of Texas, specifically by adding Section 181.007. This new section prohibits courts from certifying class actions against certain health care entities for damages resulting from the disclosure of protected health information due to a cyber attack. The intent of the bill is to limit the legal recourse available to individuals affected by such disclosures, thereby protecting health care entities from class action lawsuits in these specific circumstances.

The provisions of this bill apply to actions that are either filed on or after the effective date or are pending at that time. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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