Bill

HB 531

86(R) - 2019
House Public Health
Senate Health & Human Services
House Public Health
Senate Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Rick Miller

Sponsor(s)

Dawn Buckingham

Bill Caption

Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of medical records of a sexual assault victim.

Fiscal Notes

According to the Legislative Budget Board, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 531 would amend statutes of the Health and Safety Code as well as the Occupations Code to restrict the destruction of sexual assault medical records until 20 years after the record was created.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 531 as it neither advances nor hinders our liberty principles.