H.R. 5795
IntroducedOverdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act
Introduced 5/15/2018•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
6/12/2018 • House
Summary
Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act
This bill aligns federal privacy standards for substance use disorder patient records more closely with standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, including authorized disclosures and penalty structures for violations.
Introduced in House • 5/15/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Health
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHousing discriminationMedical educationPrescription drugsRight of privacy
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Sponsor & Cosponsors (32)
Party Breakdown
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 15, 2018
Committee Review
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 17.
Floor Debate
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (2)
Reported in House6/12/2018
Introduced in House5/15/2018