Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 89(R)

89(R) SB 1188

 

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.