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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5158

SB 5158: Uniform health care info act

Modifying the uniform health care information act.

Summary

  • Adds exceptions to a patient's right to receive records of disclosures of their health care information.
  • Requires that patient disclosure authorizations regarding health care information contain an expiration date or expiration event.
  • Expands the authority of health care providers to disclose health care information without a patient's authorization.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5158), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 468, Laws of 2005
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2005
  2. Out of committeeFeb 14, 2005
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 2005
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 2005
  5. GovernorMay 13, 2005
  6. LawMay 13, 2005
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 17, 2005 in the Senate
Last action
May 13, 2005
Session law
Chapter 468, Laws of 2005
Companion bill
HB 1300
Versions
SB 5158, ESSB 5158

AN ACT Relating to making certain provisions in the uniform health care information act consistent with the health insurance portability and accountability act privacy regulation, by addressing the period of validity of an authorization, accounting for disclosures, reporting of criminal activities, sharing quality improvement information, and modifying provisions on payment for health care, health care operations, and related definitions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Dale Brandland R-42Jim Kastama D-25Linda Evans Parlette R-12Brad Benson R-6

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 14, 2005
Version voted on: ESSB 5158
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican22001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 5, 2005
Version voted on: ESSB 5158
94 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53003
Republican41001
How each member voted

Yea (94)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 19, 2005
Version voted on: ESSB 5158
45 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23030
Republican22001
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Absent (3)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/24/2005. (ESSB 5158)
  2. Chapter 468, 2005 Laws. (ESSB 5158)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5158)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5158)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5158)
  6. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5158)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 3; excused, 1. (ESSB 5158)
  8. President signed. (ESSB 5158)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 5158)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5158)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (ESSB 5158)
  12. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5158)
  13. Placed on second reading suspension calendar. (ESSB 5158)
  14. HC - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5158)
  15. HC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5158)
  16. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESSB 5158)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5158)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5158)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5158)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5158)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5158)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5158)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5158)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5158)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 5158 in other sessions

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