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Bill Summary · SB 305

Legislative bill overview

SB 305 is a Hawaii bill relating to medical records that was introduced in January 2025 but lacks publicly available details about its specific provisions. The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Judiciary (JDC) committees and was carried over to the 2026 session, indicating substantive deliberation is pending.

Why is this important

Medical records legislation affects patient privacy rights, healthcare provider obligations, and how health information is accessed and stored. Changes to medical records law can impact healthcare costs, patient autonomy, and the balance between individual privacy and legitimate information-sharing needs in the healthcare system.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of access and disclosure – Whether the bill expands or restricts who can access patient records and under what circumstances, affecting both patient privacy and healthcare coordination
  • Implementation costs – New requirements for medical records management could impose compliance burdens and expenses on healthcare providers, particularly smaller practices
  • Data security standards – Unclear whether the bill establishes adequate protections against breaches or unauthorized access to increasingly digitized health information

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

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