H7633

Provides conditions under which BHDDH has the authority to compel certain healthcare providers to finish requested healthcare records without violating The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7633 establishes conditions for the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) to compel.

Rhode Island H7633 amends the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act to provide conditions under which BHDDH can compel healthcare providers to complete requested records. This includes situations where BHDDH investigates alleged abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, death, or violation of rights of individuals receiving services. The bill specifies that healthcare providers may disclose protected health information to law enforcement or government authorities if the patient is a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary