HB 2339
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
House: MAPS DP 14-0-0-1
HB2339: prisoners; medical records; family access
Sponsor: Representative Shah, LD 5
Caucus & COW
Overview
Allows prisoners to authorize the Department of Corrections (DOC) to release their medical
records to immediate family or to a designated individual.
History
DOC has a Medical Services Division that oversees the Contract Monitoring Bureau and ensure
DOC's healthcare providers comply with all aspects of their contracts and provide inmates
healthcare services in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations (DOC, Medical
Services).
Provisions
1. Permits a prisoner to authorize DOC to release his medical records to an immediate family
member or to a designated individual. (Sec. 1)
2. Stipulates that the authorization must be on a form prescribed by DOC that includes a release
that complies with federal privacy standards. (Sec. 1)
3. Requires DOC to release medical records within 15 calendar days after receiving the
prisoner's authorization. (Sec. 1)
4. Allows DOC to charge a fee to copy and produce the prisoner's medical records, unless
produced electronically. (Sec. 1)
5. Defines medical record. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note