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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2339

HB 2339: Health care info disclosure

Concerning disclosure of health care information.

Summary

  • Provides exceptions to the right of a patient to receive an accounting of all disclosures of information and records related to mental health that are the same as the exceptions for general health care information.
  • Clarifies the authorized use of health care information by third-party contractors and third-party payors.
  • Modifies definitions and the use of terminology, including "mental health treatment records" and "treatment facility."

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2339), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2014
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2014
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2014
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eileen Cody (D-34)
Introduced
January 15, 2014 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2014
Versions
HB 2339, SHB 2339

AN ACT Relating to disclosure of health care information;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eileen Cody (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2014
Version voted on: SHB 2339
89 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican35800
How each member voted

Yea (89)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Referred to Rules. (SHB 2339)
  2. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 2339)
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2339)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2339)
  5. HLTH - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2339)
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care. (SHB 2339)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 89; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2339)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2339)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2339)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  11. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2339)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2339)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  15. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2339)
  16. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
  18. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2339 in other sessions

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