HB 1663-FN (2024): relative to the confidentiality of medical records and patient information.

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HB 1663-FN (2024)

relative to the confidentiality of medical records and patient information.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2024, with 206 people signed in online: 173 in support, 32 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 9, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2024, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • March 6, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 203
  • October 9, 2024, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • October 9, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 7, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/07/2024 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 10:00 am LOB 203
  • March 6, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/06/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/21/2024
  • October 9, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/09/2024 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • October 9, 2024: Executive Session: 10/09/2024 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-4)

Related Bills

  • HB 1345 (2022): relative to the release of a teenager's medical records to a parent or guardian.
  • HB 406-FN (2024): relative to parental access to children's medical records.

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