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MD HB489

MD HB489
Electronic Health Networks and Electronic Medical Record Vendors of Nursing Homes - Release of Records - Fees


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Introduced
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Repealing a provision of law prohibiting an electronic health network or electronic medical record vendor from charging a fee for the release of certain patient records or transactions.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to repeal a provision of law that currently prohibits electronic health networks and electronic medical record vendors, which are companies that manage patient health information electronically, from charging a fee when releasing certain patient records or electronic health care transactions, which are standard electronic exchanges of health information, to a business associate of a nursing home, meaning a third-party service provider that performs functions for the nursing home that involve protected health information.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Health Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 ) (on 02/25/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0489?ys=2026RS 01/24/2026
BillText https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0489f.pdf 01/27/2026
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