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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

Senate Bill 1113

Senate Author:  Gallegos

Effective:  9-1-05

House Sponsor:  Dawson


            Senate Bill 1113 amends the Health and Safety Code to permit a hospital to release health care information to emergency medical services providers without written notification if the disclosure is for treatment, payment, or certain health care operations purposes to the same extent permitted under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.