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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 1779

House Author:  Murr

Effective:  9-1-15

Senate Sponsor:  Uresti


            House Bill 1779 amends the Occupations Code to authorize a physician to disclose or release a confidential and privileged communication or record without a patient's authorization or consent if the disclosure or release is related to a judicial proceeding in which the patient is a party and is required under a subpoena issued under applicable law.