HB5295 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY
Last Action

3/19/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors

Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Creates the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act. Requires health information exchanges to implement policies and technical capabilities by July 1, 2027, to segregate medical information related to abortion care, restrict access by out-of-state entities, and limit disclosure. Provides enforcement through private actions and civil actions by the Attorney General, including injunctive relief and civil penalties. Defines terms. Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act to clarify patient privacy rights and allow segregation of abortion-related information in health information exchanges. Provides for severability.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
3/18/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 009-004-000
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate