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HB1496Introduced in the House

Strengthening patients' rights regarding their health care information.

Introduced

Introduced by Liz Berry, District 036B

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Strengthening patients' rights regarding their health care information.

Where it stands

House Rules "X" file.

February 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on Health Care & Wellness: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · January 30, 2026

14

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Matt Marshall002BYes
Andrew Engell007ANot Voting
Joe Schmick009BNot Voting
Clyde Shavers010AYes
Deb Manjarrez014BNot Voting
David Stuebe017BYes
Lisa Parshley022BYes
Tarra Simmons023AYes
Michelle Valdez026BYes
Dan Bronoske028BYes

Bill history

  1. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.

  4. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM.

  5. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  6. Minority; without recommendation.

  7. Referred to Appropriations.

  8. Committee relieved of further consideration.

  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  11. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

  12. House Rules "X" file.

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