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HB 1083

Patient Access to Records

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erika Booth and 2 co-sponsors

Florida bill requiring healthcare providers to furnish patients electronic medical records promptly at minimal cost died in committee after multiple procedural postponements and substitutions.

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Bill Summary · HB 1083

Legislative bill overview

HB 1083 would have required healthcare providers in Florida to grant patients timely access to their medical records in electronic format at no cost or minimal fee. The bill established standards for record delivery timeframes and prohibited excessive charges that could inhibit patient access to their own health information.

Why is this important

Patient access to medical records is fundamental to healthcare transparency, enabling individuals to make informed decisions about their care, seek second opinions, and maintain continuity across providers. Barriers to record access—including delays and high fees—can impede treatment decisions and create administrative burdens for patients managing chronic conditions or coordinating complex care.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on providers: Healthcare systems argued that digitizing and transmitting records at no/low cost creates operational expenses, particularly for smaller practices with limited IT infrastructure
  • Definition of "timely" access: Disagreement existed over reasonable timeframes (30 days vs. 15 days, etc.) and exceptions for records requiring compilation or redaction
  • Scope creep concerns: Questions about whether requirements applied equally to all providers or had carve-outs for certain facility types, and whether electronic-only mandates disadvantaged patients without digital access

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

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