HB590

Generally revise laws related to electronic health care records

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Montana HB590 revises laws related to electronic health records, requiring health carriers to establish specific application programming interfaces.

Montana HB590 generally revises laws related to electronic health records. It requires health carriers to establish and maintain certain application programming interfaces for the benefit of insureds and providers. These include a patient access application programming interface, a provider directory application programming interface, and a provider access application programming interface. The bill also mandates that specific reports and test results be disclosed to patients within 72 hours. The act is effective January 1, 2026, with certain sections taking effect upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor