SB1283

In rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.

Introduced·4/17/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1283 amends the rules of evidence to set specific charges for subpoena of medical records.

Pennsylvania SB1283 modifies the rules of evidence to establish fixed charges for the subpoena of medical records. Health care providers or facilities must be paid $20.62 for searching and retrieving records and $1.39 per page for the first 20 pages, with additional charges for subsequent pages. The charges are subject to annual adjustments based on the consumer price index. The act also limits the total payment for electronic records to $200.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 17

Senate

Referred to Judiciary