SB 1570: Relating to protections in health care facilities; and prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

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

[<i>Prohibits a hospital from disclosing for purposes of law enforcement individually identifiable health information or information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or court order or for ensuring continuity of care.</i>] Requires [<i>a hospital</i>] <b>hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital and</b> to designate which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a hospital or federally qualified health center to retaliate or take disciplinary action against an employee for distributing informational or educational materials concerning immigration rights and legal services. Allows an employee alleging a violation to file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires hospitals and federally qualified health centers to treat information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth in the same manner as protected health information. <b>Prohibits hospitals and federally qualified health centers from disclosing for the purpose of law enforcement information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or an order of a court.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28

“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. April 6, 2026Effective date, June 5, 2026.
2. April 6, 2026Chapter 93, 2026 Laws.
3. March 31, 2026Governor signed.
4. March 5, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 5, 2026President signed.
6. March 4, 2026Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
7. March 3, 2026Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
8. February 27, 2026Second reading.
9. February 26, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
10. February 26, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.
11. February 25, 2026Referred to Rules.
12. February 25, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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