2005 House Bill 4606 / 2006 Public Act 38

Revise health record confidentiality law

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Stephen Adamini (D-109)

To revise the confidentiality provisions of the law governing the health records of HIV and AIDS patients, so that the state law conforms with the regulations promulgated under the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 18, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 25, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 26, 2005

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 15, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the confidentiality provisions of the law governing the health records of HIV and AIDS patients, so that the state law conforms with the regulations promulgated under the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 2, 2006