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H.R. 2115 (96th)

A bill to protect the privacy of medical records maintained by the United States, programs assisted by the United States, or insurance companies engaged in business in interstate commerce.

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Introduced

13 February 1979

Last action

13 February 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Lederer, Raymond F. [D-PA-3], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Cavanaugh, John J. [D-NE-2]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 February 2024

Healthcare

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Summary

Prohibits the disclosure of medical records maintained by Federal agencies or insurance companies without the written consent of the patient. Permits the disclosure of records in specified circumstances. Provides penalties and permits civil actions for violating this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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