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NY A07976
NY A07976Establishes a penalty of not less than $1,000 for each intentional destruction, mutilation or significant alteration of a medical record by a party to a medical malpractice action, or by any officer, director, member, employee or agent of such party; establishes a cause of action on behalf of any person injured as the result of such destruction, mutilation or significant alteration; requires disclosure of metadata, audit trail, and log-in information associated with electronic medical records in
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Introduced
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to establishing a penalty and cause of action for the intentional destruction, mutilation or significant alteration of certain medical records; and requires disclosure of metadata, audit trail, and log-in information associated with electronic medical records in certain actions
AI Summary
This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to establish strict penalties and legal protections related to medical records in medical malpractice actions. Specifically, the bill imposes a mandatory civil penalty of at least $1,000 for any party or their representative who intentionally destroys, mutilates, or significantly alters medical records, including electronic record metadata, audit trails, and log-in information. The bill also creates a new private right of action for individuals who have been injured because such record destruction prevented or significantly impeded their ability to prove their legal claim. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare providers to disclose all metadata, audit trails, and log-in information associated with electronic medical records during legal proceedings. These provisions are designed to protect the integrity of medical records and ensure that patients have access to complete documentation in medical malpractice cases, with the new rules applying to any intentional record alterations occurring on or after the bill's effective date. The bill emphasizes that these new provisions supplement existing legal rights and remedies, rather than replacing them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to judiciary (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7976 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07976&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07976 |
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