Texas SB55 prohibits class action certification for lawsuits against health care entities for health information disclosure due to cyber attacks.

Texas SB55 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit courts from certifying as class actions lawsuits brought against certain health care entities for damages resulting from the disclosure of protected health information due to a cyber attack. This provision applies to actions filed or pending after the effective date of the Act. The Act takes effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.

Texas SB55 prohibits class action certification for lawsuits against health care entities for health information disclosure due to cyber attacks.

Texas SB55 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit courts from certifying as class actions lawsuits brought against certain health care entities for damages resulting from the disclosure of protected health information due to a cyber attack. This provision applies to actions filed or pending after the effective date of the Act. The Act takes effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.