SB 2852

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 2, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2852
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-02
Healthcare
Summary

Allows patients to authorize providers to email medical notes or records, requires written consent acknowledging risks, and ensures compliance with HIPAA while expanding delivery options beyond fax or in-person pickup.

Sponsor
Vargas
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status in_committee
2026-04-02 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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