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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 76(R)

HOUSE BILL 2827  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Isett et al.

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-99         

SENATE SPONSOR: Nelson

House Bill 2827 amends the Health and Safety Code to clarify that an authorization to disclose health care information to a hospital is valid only if the authorization is not contained in the same document that contains a consent to medical treatment.