SENATE BILL 599

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Senator Kittleman

Entitled:

Health - Disclosure of Medical Records - Cases Before the Workers' Compensation Commission

Synopsis:

Requiring a health care provider to disclose medical records without the authorization of a person in interest in accordance with a specified subpoena for a case before the Workers' Compensation Commission, subject to specified exceptions and the additional limitations for a medical record developed primarily in connection with the provision of mental health services; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Finance

2/6

Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Committees and Commissions -see also- Political Committees

Disclosure

Health -see also- Mental Health

Health Occupations -see also- specific health occupations

Privacy

Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records

Subpoenas

Workers' Compensation

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Health - General

( 4-306 , 4-306 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered