Bill > SB01508

This bill revises the maximum allowable fees that medical institutions and healthcare providers can charge for medical records when the request comes from someone other than the patient or the patient's personal representative. The bill establishes a tiered fee structure for copying medical records and medical imaging: for paper and electronic copies, there will be a $10 search and retrieval fee, with additional charges ranging from $5 to $2.25 per page depending on the number of pages; for medical imaging, there will be a $50 search and retrieval fee plus $25 per image. The total fees for a single request from a non-patient source cannot exceed $1,500. When a patient or their personal representative requests records, fees will be limited to the maximum allowed under federal regulations. The bill also defines terms like "medical imaging" and "patient's personal representative" and includes provisions for annual fee adjustments based on the consumer price index. Additionally, no fees will be charged for records supporting Social Security or veterans' benefits claims. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to both medical institutions and healthcare providers.