Bill > A05316

This bill amends the New York public health law to require electronic medical records systems to provide patients (referred to as "qualified persons") with improved access to their medical records. Specifically, the bill mandates that electronic medical records must be made available through a web portal in a format that allows patients to save their records to their own personal devices. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the state department of health must establish regulations requiring electronic medical record systems to have two key capabilities: first, to enable secure electronic access to records that can be saved and automatically updated by healthcare providers, and second, to develop policies that ensure the confidentiality of medical records in compliance with state and federal privacy laws. The bill aims to give patients more control over their medical information while maintaining strict protections for personal health data. The legislation will take effect 180 days after it becomes law, giving healthcare providers time to update their electronic medical record systems to meet the new requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5316