BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5187

SB 5187: Medical information sharing

Authorizing the sharing of medical information in certain emergency situations.

Summary

  • Even if the disclosure of such information is otherwise restricted, emergency personnel, including fire fighters, certified prehospital EMS personnel law enforcement officers, and medical professionals at the scene of an emergency, are authorized to exchange medical information about the person receiving treatment, if they reasonably believe the information to be necessary for treatment.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5187), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Calvin Goings (D-25)
Introduced
January 17, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5187, SSB 5187

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 5187 in other sessions

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