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S 5722

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Fahy and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a health emergency response data system to improve real-time data sharing and coordination among state health and emergency agencies during public health emergencies.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · S 5722

Summary: Senate Bill S 5722 — Relates to creating the health emergency response data system

Overview

S 5722, titled “Relates to creating the health emergency response data system,” is a bill introduced on February 28, 2025, and currently referred to the Health Committee. The legislative actions listed show only the initial referral date. The text of the bill is not provided here, so the following focuses on the bill’s stated purpose and the typical scope such a measure would cover, along with what to look for when reviewing the full text.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to create a health emergency response data system. The likely objective is to improve data collection, sharing, and coordination across agencies during public health emergencies to support faster, more informed decision-making and resource allocation.

Key provisions (not specified in the information provided)

  • The exact design and operation of the data system (e.g., which agencies participate, data elements collected, and real-time capabilities) are not listed here.
  • Potential governance and oversight structures (who administers the system, data stewardship roles, and accountability mechanisms).
  • Data sharing and interoperability requirements (standards, APIs, and cross-agency access).
  • Privacy, security, and confidentiality protections for health information.
  • Funding, implementation timeline, and any required reporting on progress.
  • Provisions related to data quality, access controls, and user authentication.
  • Compliance with existing health information laws and regulations.

Note: Readers should review the bill text to confirm the exact provisions, definitions, and any exemptions.

Who/what would be affected

  • State health and emergency management agencies, and potentially other public health entities (hospitals, clinics, laboratories) that would participate in or be connected to the system.
  • Data custodians and public health informatics staff responsible for data collection, sharing, and analysis.
  • Privacy and security stakeholders ensuring protections for health information.
  • The bill could also impact state budgeting and procurement processes if funding or contracts are authorized.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH (as of the latest action dated February 28, 2025).
  • Introduced: February 28, 2025.
  • No further timeline details are provided in the information available here; typical next steps would include committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the full chamber if advanced.

Related legislation

  • A 11132 (prior-session)
  • A 244 (prior-session)
  • S 5732 (prior-session)
  • A 31 (companion) [listed twice, likely indicating companion bills in the Assembly]

How to track and review

  • To understand the full scope and impact, consult the bill’s text and accompanying analyses on the official legislative website.
  • Review committee materials, fiscal notes, and any amendments proposed during Health Committee proceedings.

This summary reflects the information provided and indicates where the actual bill text will define specific provisions, authorities, and obligations.

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

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