Pennsylvania SB886 protects reproductive health services records from unauthorized disclosure in civil actions.
Pennsylvania SB886 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to protect reproductive health services records. It mandates that covered entities, such as healthcare providers, must obtain written consent from patients or their legal representatives before disclosing reproductive health care services records in civil actions. Exceptions to this requirement include disclosures authorized by court rules, made to the entity's attorney or insurer for legal defense, related to a Department of State complaint investigation, or suspected cases of child abuse, senior abuse, or abuse of.
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