HB4845Introduced in the House
WARDS-MEDICAL RECORDS
Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that any person who, in good faith, relies on a copy of an Authorized Relative Certification has the same immunities from criminal and civil liability as those who rely on a power of attorney for health care as provided in Section 30 of the Health Care Surrogate Act.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Civil Committee · March 25, 2026
13
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Kambium Buckner | 26 | Yes |
| Thaddeus Jones | 29 | Yes |
| Martin McLaughlin | 52 | No |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | 57 | Yes |
| Bob Morgan | 58 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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