Bill > HB07157

This bill makes various revisions to public health statutes, addressing multiple areas of healthcare regulation and patient privacy. Specifically, the bill modifies several existing laws to update provisions related to medical examiner reports, emergency medical services personnel, physical therapist continuing education, medical privacy, and healthcare practices. Key provisions include expanding the confidentiality and disclosure rules for mental health communications, allowing emergency medical services personnel more flexibility in administering epinephrine, requiring physical therapists to undergo additional training in mental health screening and ethics, and prohibiting healthcare providers from mandating patients keep payment information on file. The bill also establishes a new process for obtaining short-form death certificates that exclude medical certification details and clarifies licensing requirements for psychiatric clinics. Most sections of the bill will take effect on either July 1, 2025, or October 1, 2025, with some provisions taking effect immediately upon passage. The changes aim to improve patient protections, streamline medical regulations, and update existing healthcare statutes to reflect current practices and needs.

Health and Social Services

Public Health Committee (J)

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