HB5295Introduced in the House
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY
Introduced by Mary Canty, District 54
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Makes changes to definitions of the terms "abortion-related health care services", "electronic health network", and "patient". Adds definitions of the terms "coded private health care information", "covered entity", and "private health care information". Deletes the definition of "protected health information". Provides that an electronic health network shall prevent the disclosure of a patient's coded private health care information (rather than specified electronic medical information) to a provider, business entity, other electronic health network, or health information exchange located outside this State unless the disclosure is for certain enumerated purposes. Makes changes concerning the prerequisites for disclosure to a covered entity. Makes changes concerning the technological capabilities an electronic health network must develop. Provides that, if the Department of Public Health adopts rules regarding the definition of private health care information, the Department shall consider any necessary exceptions to segregation in the rules it adopts. Specifies that the Act shall not be construed to require health care providers to use electronic health networks. Makes changes in a provision concerning patient directions to share medical information. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0471
June 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 31, 2026
73
Yes
39
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 009-005-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 073-034-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Assigned to Executive
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Postponed - Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Postponed - Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 038-019-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; by Voice Vote
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 073-039-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0471
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