S.2867

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.

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Rhode Island S2867 amends the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act to allow the Department of Behavioral Healthcare.

Rhode Island S2867 amends the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act to allow the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to compel healthcare providers to complete requested records when BHDDH is investigating an alleged incident of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, death, or other violation of rights of an individual who has received or is receiving healthcare services. This provision ensures that BHDDH can obtain necessary records without violating HIPAA.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 9

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Jun 9

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)