California SB497 protects gender-affirming health care data from out-of-state investigations.

California SB497 aims to protect gender-affirming health care data from being shared with out-of-state investigations. The bill prohibits California entities from knowingly providing Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) data to other states for investigations based on those states' laws. It also restricts the sharing of such data for civil, criminal, or disciplinary actions related to legally protected health care activities. The bill mandates that any interstate data sharing comply with California's privacy and security laws.

California SB497 protects gender-affirming health care data from out-of-state investigations.

California SB497 aims to protect gender-affirming health care data from being shared with out-of-state investigations. The bill prohibits California entities from knowingly providing Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) data to other states for investigations based on those states' laws. It also restricts the sharing of such data for civil, criminal, or disciplinary actions related to legally protected health care activities. The bill mandates that any interstate data sharing comply with California's privacy and security laws.