California SB1323 enhances patient privacy and safety by restricting immigration enforcement access to health care facilities.
California SB1323 amends the Health and Safety Code to protect patient privacy and safety in health care facilities. It mandates that health care providers designate nonpublic areas where patients receive treatment or discuss protected health information. Access to these areas for immigration enforcement is restricted unless a valid judicial warrant or court order is presented. Health care provider entities must inform staff and volunteers on how to handle immigration enforcement requests and document denials of access.
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