Idaho Capitol Watch

SB 1087: MEDICAL RECORDS – Adds to existing law to require the provision of copies of medical records in certain circumstances.

Requires health care providers to provide one free copy of patient medical records (including mental health records) for documented Social Security disability claims/appeals within 30 days, with exemptions for small independent providers (<50 employees). Effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Failed Third Reading (House) (March 26, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 10, 2025

Sponsors

  • HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing

Bill history

  • February 20, 2025 — Senate: Read first time as amended, filed for Second Reading (amended)
  • February 21, 2025 — Senate: Read second time as amended, filed for Third reading (amended)
  • February 26, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full as amended – PASSED - 19-16-0AYES – Adams, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Guthrie, Keyser, Lent, Rabe, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, VanOrden, (amended)
  • February 27, 2025 — House: Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
  • February 27, 2025 — House: Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
  • March 24, 2025 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
  • March 25, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
  • March 26, 2025 — House: Read Third Time in Full – FAILED - 28-42-0AYES – Achilles, Berch, Cheatum, Church, Egbert, Erickson, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green(Lesmeister), Handy, Healey, Manwaring, Mathias, M (failed)

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