Bill
HB 5500
Overview: HB 5500, "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT", was introduced on March 14, 2025 and has be
Overview: HB 5500, "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT", was introduced on March 14, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee as of June 20, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to strengthen protections for the confidentiality of health care communications and information, ensuring that patients' sensitive medical data is safeguarded and not improperly disclosed.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits health care providers, insurers, and other entities from disclosing a patient's health care information without their explicit consent, except in limited circumstances
- Establishes strict penalties, including fines and potential license revocation, for violations of patient confidentiality
- Requires health care organizations to implement robust data security measures and undergo regular audits to ensure compliance
- Grants patients the right to access, review, and request corrections to their own health care records
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit patients by enhancing the protection of their sensitive medical information and providing them with greater control over their personal health data. It would also impact health care providers, insurers, and other entities that handle patient information, requiring them to implement more stringent data security and privacy practices.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, indicating that it is still in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the provisions would likely be phased in over a period of time to allow for the development of necessary regulations and compliance mechanisms.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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