HB4242

Health: electronic records; requirements for security and storage of electronic health records; provide for. Amends secs. 16213 & 20175a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16213 & 333.20175a).

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

Michigan HB4242 amends health record security and storage requirements for health facilities and agencies.

Michigan HB4242 amends sections 16213 and 20175a of the Public Health Code to establish requirements for the security and storage of electronic health records. The bill mandates that health facilities and agencies maintain records in a secure manner, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility. It requires health facilities and agencies to notify patients and obtain written authorization before destroying records, except for those related to vaginal or anal penetration, which must be kept for 15 years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 71–39 · May 6, 2025
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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39 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

10:30 AM

House Government Operations

Mar 20, 2025

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

May 13, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

May 6, 2025

House

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