Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT
What it does
Allows patients to authorize providers to email medical notes or records, requires written consent acknowledging risks, and ensures compliance with HIPAA while expanding delivery options beyond fax or in-person pickup.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 204/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- Mar 403/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human ServicesIntroduced