Establishes a penalty for intentional destruction of medical records in malpractice cases and requires disclosure of metadata in certain actions.

New York A07976 amends the civil practice law to impose a minimum $1,000 penalty for each intentional destruction, mutilation, or significant alteration of a medical record by parties or their agents in medical malpractice actions. It also creates a cause of action for those injured by such actions, allowing them to seek damages. Additionally, the bill mandates the disclosure of metadata, audit trail, and log-in information associated with electronic medical records in relevant legal actions.

Establishes a penalty for intentional destruction of medical records in malpractice cases and requires disclosure of metadata in certain actions.

New York A07976 amends the civil practice law to impose a minimum $1,000 penalty for each intentional destruction, mutilation, or significant alteration of a medical record by parties or their agents in medical malpractice actions. It also creates a cause of action for those injured by such actions, allowing them to seek damages. Additionally, the bill mandates the disclosure of metadata, audit trail, and log-in information associated with electronic medical records in relevant legal actions.