HB310 Alabama 2016 Session

Under existing law, except under limited circumstances, health care providers in this state may not initiate reports to law enforcement of gunshot wounds and stabbings suffered by a patient without appropriate written authorization from the patient

This bill would mandate reporting by health care providers under state law. Reporting under this act would supersede any privilege under state law, including the doctor/patient privilege

To require health care facilities in this state to make reports to law enforcement of gunshot wounds and stabbings suffered by a patient without the necessity of obtaining written authorization from the patient.