REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY

Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Makes changes to definitions of the terms "abortion-related health care services", "electronic health network", and "patient". Adds definitions of the terms "coded private health care information", "covered entity", and "private health care information". Deletes the definition of "protected health information". Provides that an electronic health network shall prevent the disclosure of a patient's coded private health care information (rather than specified electronic medical information) to a provider, business entity, other electronic health network, or health information exchange located outside this State unless the disclosure is for certain enumerated purposes. Makes changes concerning the prerequisites for disclosure to a covered entity. Makes changes concerning the technological capabilities an electronic health network must develop. Provides that, if the Department of Public Health adopts rules regarding the definition of private health care information, the Department shall consider any necessary exceptions to segregation in the rules it adopts. Specifies that the Act shall not be construed to require health care providers to use electronic health networks. Makes changes in a provision concerning patient directions to share medical information. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.

Status

Passed

Signed or otherwise enacted

Status date

Jun 24, 2026

141 days ago

Current chamber

House of Representatives

Session

2025-2026 Regular Session