Enrolled Bill Summary
Legislative Session: 89(R)
Senate Bill 1188 | Effective: 9-1-25 |
Senate Author: Kolkhorst | Senate Committee: Health & Human Services |
House Sponsor: Bonnen et al. | House Committee: State Affairs |
Senate Bill 1188 amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions regarding electronic health record requirements, including a requirement for electronic health records that contain patient information to be physically maintained in the United States or a U.S. territory and accessible only to certain individuals for health care purposes. The bill establishes provisions relating to the use of artificial intelligence for diagnostic purposes, access to a minor's electronic health records, record requirements regarding biological sex, and related investigations, disciplinary actions, and injunctive relief.