Maryland HB615 ensures confidentiality of medical records at crisis pregnancy clinics.

Maryland HB615 addresses the confidentiality of medical records at crisis pregnancy clinics. It defines a crisis pregnancy clinic as a facility providing pregnancy-related health care not covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals seeking services at these clinics by aligning their record-keeping practices with those of other health care providers. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB615 ensures confidentiality of medical records at crisis pregnancy clinics.

Maryland HB615 addresses the confidentiality of medical records at crisis pregnancy clinics. It defines a crisis pregnancy clinic as a facility providing pregnancy-related health care not covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals seeking services at these clinics by aligning their record-keeping practices with those of other health care providers. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.