AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to release a patient’s confidential health information without a written consent form, except in specific situations such as emergencies, law‑enforcement requests, or approved research. It also bars managed‑care companies from sending personal data to external medical databases unless needed for statistical purposes. Violators can face damages, fines up to $5,000 and up to six months in jail.

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