Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1699 — Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 159.006(d), Occupations Code, Section 159.0062, Occupations Code.

  • Section 159.006(d), Occupations Code

    : (1) ; and (2) in accordance with Section 159.0062(b), if applicable

    amended

  • Section 159.0062, Occupations Code

    Sec. 159.0062. SENSITIVE TEST RESULTS DISCLOSED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. (a) In this section: (1) "Electronic health record" has the meaning assigned by Section 525.0201, Government Code. (2) "Electronic means" means publishing information on a secure electronic network or Internet website, including a secure online patient portal or health software application: (A) that is accessible by an electronic device, including a computer, mobile device, or tablet; and (B) through which the patient or patient representative has consented to receive the patient 's billing or medical records. (3) "Patient representative" means a person described by Sections 159.005(a)(2)-(4). (4) "Sensitive test result" means a: (A) pathology report or radiology report that has a reasonable likelihood of showing a finding of malignancy; or (B) test result that may reveal a genetic marker. (b) Sensitive test results may not be disclosed to a patient or patient representative by electronic means before the third day after the date the sensitive test results are finalized. (c) A person who administers or controls the electronic health record of a patient is responsible for implementing Subsection (b). (d) A person is not subject to civil, criminal, or administrative liability or professional disciplinary action for failure to comply with Section 159.006(d)(2) or this section.

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Action History

  1. Laid on the table subject to call

  2. Companion considered in lieu of

  3. Placed on General State Calendar

  4. Considered in Calendars

  5. Committee report sent to Calendars

  6. Committee report distributed

  7. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  8. Reported favorably as substituted

  9. Committee substitute considered in committee

  10. Considered in public hearing

  11. Left pending in committee

  12. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  13. Committee substitute considered in committee

  14. Considered in public hearing

  15. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  16. Referred to Public Health

  17. Read first time

  18. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1699 do?
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
Who sponsors HB 1699?
HB 1699 is sponsored by Salman Bhojani, Lulu Flores, Johnson, Caroline Fairly, James B. Frank, Donna Howard, Eddie Morales, and Penny Morales Shaw.
What is the current status of HB 1699?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1699?
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