Bill
H 2860
Summary of H 2860: An Act relative to maintenance of physical examinations records for public safety personnel OverviewThis bill, titled "An Act relative to maintenance of physical
This bill, titled "An Act relative to maintenance of physical examinations records for public safety personnel", aims to establish new requirements for the maintenance and retention of medical records related to physical examinations of public safety workers.
The primary provisions of H 2860 include:
Record Retention Requirement: The bill mandates that all records of physical examinations conducted on public safety personnel, including police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians, must be retained for a minimum of 30 years.
Access and Privacy Protections: The legislation requires these medical records to be kept confidential and secure, with access limited to the employee, their designated medical provider, and authorized government officials. Specific privacy and data protection measures are outlined.
Compliance Deadline: Public safety agencies and departments would have 1 year from the bill's effective date to bring their record-keeping practices into compliance with the new 30-year retention requirement.
The bill would directly impact:
These entities would be responsible for implementing the new record retention policies and procedures.
The legislation is also intended to benefit public safety personnel themselves, by ensuring their comprehensive medical histories are properly maintained and protected.
H 2860 was introduced in the state legislature on February 27, 2025 and has been placed on the calendar for a second reading during the next legislative session. If passed, the bill would take effect 90 days after being signed into law by the governor.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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