HB310 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Health care facilities, gunshot wounds and stabbings, report to law enforcement, doctor/patient privilege not to apply
Description
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.
Subjects
Health
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2016 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 9, 2016 | H | Health first Amendment Offered |
| March 9, 2016 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 23, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB310 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature