Maryland SB563 updates confidentiality laws to include crisis pregnancy clinics in the definition of health care providers.

Maryland SB563 amends the confidentiality of medical records to include crisis pregnancy clinics, which are defined as facilities providing pregnancy-related health care and not covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This change ensures that crisis pregnancy clinics are treated similarly to other health care providers in terms of medical record confidentiality. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB563 updates confidentiality laws to include crisis pregnancy clinics in the definition of health care providers.

Maryland SB563 amends the confidentiality of medical records to include crisis pregnancy clinics, which are defined as facilities providing pregnancy-related health care and not covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This change ensures that crisis pregnancy clinics are treated similarly to other health care providers in terms of medical record confidentiality. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.