SB 162: Sensitive Test Results in Health Care

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Beginning July 1, 2027, the bill prohibits the immediate release of a patient's sensitive test results to the patient's electronic health record or through a patient portal. Instead, the bill requires that sensitive test results, once they are finalized, not be released as part of the patient's electronic health record or through a patient portal for 3 business days.     The bill establishes 2 exceptions one exception to this requirement: Sensitive test results may be immediately released as part of the patient's electronic health record or through a patient portal immediately and without delay if the patient's health-care provider authorizes immediate release of the results or if the patient requests to receive the sensitive test results of a particular test without delay the sensitive test results to be released before the end of the three 3-business-day period .     The bill defines 'sensitive test results' as:A pathology or radiology report that is ordered for the purpose of diagnosing or monitoring a patient for cancer; orTest results that may reveal a genetic marker that relates to a cancer condition.     The bill specifies that a custodian of person that administers and controls a patient's electronic health record that contains sensitive test results is responsible for implementing the requirements of the bill. The bill states that compliance with the requirements of the bill is not information blocking under the federal '21st Century Cures Act'. A person that fails to comply with the requirements of the bill is not subject to civil, criminal, or administrative liability or professional disciplinary action.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 7

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 8, 2026House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
2. May 5, 2026House Committee on Health & Human Services Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
3. April 29, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4. April 29, 2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
5. April 28, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
6. April 27, 2026Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
7. April 24, 2026Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/27/2026 - No Amendments
8. April 22, 2026Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
9. April 15, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services