New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 7976: Establishes a penalty and cause of action for intentional destruction of medical records by a party to a medical malpractice action, or by an agent thereof

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Plain-language summary

A 7976 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a penalty and cause of action for intentional destruction of medical records by a party to a medical malpractice action, or by an agent thereof. Primary sponsor: Pat Carroll (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pat Carroll (Democratic/Working Families).