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HB 1309

Patient Access to Records

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erika Booth and 2 co-sponsors

HB 1309 requires Florida healthcare providers to grant patients faster access to medical records with specified timelines and formats, strengthening patient data rights.

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Bill Summary · HB 1309

Legislative bill overview

HB 1309 establishes requirements for healthcare providers to provide patients with access to their medical records in a timely manner. The bill specifies timelines, formats, and procedures that healthcare facilities must follow when patients request their health information, ensuring compliance with existing federal HIPAA standards while potentially adding state-level protections.

Why is this important

Patient access to medical records is fundamental to informed healthcare decision-making, enabling individuals to understand their diagnoses, treatments, and health history. Clarifying state-level timelines and procedures can reduce delays and disputes between patients and providers, while also supporting continuity of care when patients change providers or seek second opinions.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Healthcare providers may argue that expedited record compilation and transmission creates administrative burden and costs, potentially passed to patients or insurance holders
  • Data security concerns: Expanded digital access and transmission requirements could raise cybersecurity and patient privacy questions, despite HIPAA protections
  • Implementation ambiguity: Depending on bill language, definitions of "timely" access, covered record types, and acceptable formats may create compliance confusion or litigation

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

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