Bill > S03838

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require electronic medical records systems to provide patients (referred to as "qualified persons") with enhanced access to their medical records. Specifically, the bill mandates that medical records must be made available through a web portal in an electronic format that allows patients to save records to their own devices. Within 180 days of the bill's effective date, electronic medical records systems must be developed with the capability to provide patients access to their records in a single, secure electronic format that can be automatically updated by healthcare providers. The bill also requires these systems to establish policies and procedures that protect the confidentiality of individual medical records in accordance with state and federal laws. This legislation aims to improve patient access to their own medical information, making it easier for individuals to view, save, and manage their healthcare records electronically while maintaining strict privacy protections.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3838