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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1239

HB 1239: Social security/medical recs

Concerning requests for medical records to support an application for social security benefits.

Summary

  • Requires health care facilities, providers, and insurance issuers to provide, upon request, one free copy of a person's health care information if the person is appealing the denial of federal Supplemental Security Income or Social Security disability benefits.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1239), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2017
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2017
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 15, 2018
  6. LawMar 15, 2018
Prime sponsor
Pat Sullivan (D-47)
Introduced
January 13, 2017 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2018
Session law
Chapter 87, Laws of 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1239, ESHB 1239

AN ACT Relating to requests for medical records to support an application for social security benefits;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Sullivan (D-47)

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1239
90 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican40602
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

Passed January 18, 2018
Version voted on: ESHB 1239
91 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat48002
Republican43500
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 1, 2018
Version voted on: ESHB 1239
40 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican14900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 3, 2018
Version voted on: ESHB 1239
93 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican43302
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (3)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018. (ESHB 1239)
  2. Chapter 87, 2018 Laws. (ESHB 1239)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1239)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1239)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1239)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1239)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1239)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1239)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1239)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1239)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1239)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1239)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1239)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1239)
  15. HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1239)
  16. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 1239)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1239)
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (ESHB 1239)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1239)
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1239)
  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1239)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1239)
  23. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1239)
  24. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESHB 1239)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1239)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1239)
  27. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1239)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1239)
  29. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1239)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1239)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  34. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1239)
  35. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1239 in other sessions

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