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2008 SESSION

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SB 290 Advance Health Care Directive Registry; created.

Introduced by: George L. Barker | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Advance Health Care Directive Registry; creation.  Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a secure online central registry for advance health care directives.  The bill specifies that when sufficient funds are available, the Department shall make the registry available to the public by (i) contracting with an appropriate vendor, (ii) directing the public to an existing registry maintained by another entity, or (iii) entering into a public-private partnership.  This bill is identical to HB 805 (Englin).

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Advance Health Care Directive Registry; creation.  Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a secure online central registry for advance health care directives. The Board of Health shall promulgate regulations specifying who may access the registry and appropriate filing fees.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Advance Health Care Directive Registry; creation.  Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a secure online central registry for advance health care directives. The registry shall be accessible to health care providers licensed by the Board, through a site maintained by the Department of Health.