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2017 House Bill 1043: Addressing nonpublic personal health information
Introduced by Rep. June Robinson (Everett) (D) on January 9, 2017
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on January 9, 2017
Received in the Senate on March 8, 2017
Referred to the Senate Health Care Committee on March 8, 2017
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 28, 2017
Provides that nonpublic personal health information in the custody of the Insurance Commissioner is confidential and not subject to public disclosure.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 29, 2017
Received in the House on April 17, 2017
House refused to concur in Senate amendments.
Failed by voice vote in the House on April 17, 2017
Received in the Senate on April 19, 2017
Amendment offered by Sen. Randi Becker (Eatonville) (R) on April 19, 2017
DirectstheOICtoaddlanguageinlargefontontherelease consumers use when filing complaints indicating their personal health information may be shared for investigative purposes outlined in subsection (3). Consumers shall have an opportunity to opt out at the time of filing their complaint, indicating their personal health information may not be shared.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on April 19, 2017
Received in the House on April 20, 2017
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on May 5, 2017