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HB 878 Health records; access by guardians ad litem and attorneys representing minors and certain adults.
Introduced by: John M. O'Bannon, III | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Access to health records for guardians ad litem and attorneys representing minors and certain adults in court proceedings. Ensures compliance with federal regulations concerning protected health information promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act while providing access to health records and information for guardians ad litem and attorneys representing minors in juvenile and domestic court proceedings, proceedings to authorize treatment for patients incapable of providing consent to treatment, persons who are subject to petitions for involuntary commitment, and respondents who are the subjects of petitions to appoint guardians and/or conservators.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Access to health records for guardians ad litem and attorneys representing minors and certain adults in court proceedings. Ensures compliance with federal regulations concerning protected health information promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act while providing access to health records and information for guardians ad litem and attorneys representing minors in juvenile and domestic court proceedings, proceedings to authorize treatment for patients incapable of providing consent to treatment, persons who are subject to petitions for involuntary commitment, and respondents who are the subjects of petitions to appoint guardians and/or conservators.