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HB 5200

AN ACT REQUIRING WRITTEN NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL RECORDS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill requiring healthcare providers to give patients written notice of medical records access and management rights and procedures.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health
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Bill Summary · HB 5200

Legislative bill overview

HB 5200 mandates that healthcare providers furnish patients with written notice regarding their medical records rights and procedures. The bill establishes requirements for how and when this notice must be delivered to ensure patients understand their ability to access, request, and manage their health information.

Why is this important

Medical records access is fundamental to patient autonomy, informed decision-making, and continuity of care. Clear written notice helps patients understand their legal rights and establishes transparent expectations about healthcare data handling, which can reduce disputes and improve compliance with existing health privacy laws like HIPAA.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and cost: Healthcare providers may argue that standardized written notice requirements create compliance expenses, particularly for smaller practices with limited administrative staff
  • Timing and delivery logistics: Defining when and how notice must be provided (at first visit, annually, digitally vs. paper) could create disagreement over practical implementation standards
  • Specificity of required content: Stakeholders may dispute what information must be included in notices—ranging from basic access rights to detailed data retention policies—balancing comprehensiveness with readability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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