Bill > S1483

This bill aims to expand health care proxy access to medical records. The key provisions are: 1. It allows a health care agent to access the principal's confidential medical records up to six months after the principal's death, unless a personal representative is representing the principal's estate. 2. It clarifies that a health care proxy can begin either upon the death of the principal or at the time the document is executed. 3. It modifies the circumstances under which a health care proxy is revoked, including the expiration of six months after the principal's death or the appointment of a personal representative for the principal's estate. 4. It adds the personal representative of the principal's estate as someone who can access the principal's medical records. Overall, this bill seeks to provide greater access and continuity of medical information for health care agents and personal representatives following a principal's death.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1483