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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5400: Health info. disclosure

Concerning disclosure of health-related information with persons with a close relationship with a patient.

Summary

  • Establishes conditions in which a health provider may disclose protected health information (PHI) of an individual to a family member, friend, personal representative, or care provider without authorization from the individual.
  • Provides a list of the types of PHI that may be disclosed if the individual is being treated for a mental illness.
  • Lowers the standard for disclosure of PHI without authorization for the protection of an individual or the public from imminent danger to serious and urgent threat.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5400), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Hans Zeiger (R-25)
Introduced
January 23, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1477

AN ACT Relating to disclosure of health-related information with persons with a close relationship with a patient;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Zeiger (R-25)

10 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Steve O'Ban R-28Senator D-22Senator R-18Annette Cleveland D-49Senator R-2John McCoy D-38Christine Rolfes D-23Steve Hobbs D-44Karen Keiser D-33Lisa Wellman D-41

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Human Services, Mental Health & Housing.

SB 5400 in other sessions

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