BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2465

HB 2465: Health providr/patient privi

Expanding the privileged communication from physician-patient to the health care provider and patient privilege.

Summary

  • The right of privileged or confidential communication is extended to podiatric physicians or surgeons. They may not be compelled to disclose in a civil action information acquired from a patient which was necessary to treat a patient.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2465), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 20, 1998
Prime sponsor
Phil Dyer (R-5)
Introduced
January 14, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 20, 1998
Session law
Chapter 72, Laws of 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Dyer (R-5)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 11, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 2465
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40001
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

March 4, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 2465
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican21005
How each member voted

History

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HB 2465 in other sessions

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