Arizona HB2879 prohibits medical facilities from releasing patient records for immigration enforcement without specific authorization.
Arizona HB2879 amends state law to restrict medical facilities from releasing patient records for immigration enforcement purposes. This protection applies unless the patient provides written authorization, a valid search warrant signed by a neutral magistrate is presented, or a subpoena is served. The bill defines "immigration enforcement" as efforts to investigate, enforce, or assist in federal civil or criminal immigration laws.
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