Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 248: RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 248 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.