SB987

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

Introduced·9/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB987 amends the rules of evidence to set specific fees for subpoena of medical records.

Pennsylvania SB987 modifies the rules of evidence by establishing specific fees for the subpoena of medical records. Health care providers or facilities must be paid before producing records, with fees set at $20.62 for retrieval, $1.39 per page for the first 20 pages, $1.03 per page for pages 21 through 60, and 34¢ per page for pages 61 and beyond. Electronic copies are capped at $200. The fees are adjusted annually based on the consumer price index.

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History

Sep 4, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary