SB 18-149

Senate Bill 18-149, which has been signed into law, clarifies that certain documents and records of Denver Health and Hospital Authority are public information. This includes reports, agreements, guidelines, and other written materials, making them accessible to the public upon request. However, it also specifies that electronic medical records and individual patient health information remain private and protected from public disclosure. The bill affects anyone seeking access to Denver Health's documents or trying to obtain patient medical records. Now that it is signed, the law is in effect and impacts how these records are handled by Denver Health and Hospital Authority.

Official Summary

Currently, all records of the Denver health and hospital authority (authority) are subject to the open records law. The bill specifies that certain reports, statements, agreements, bonds, guidelines, manuals, handbooks, and accounts of the authority are public records. The bill also specifies that the content of an electronic medical record system and individual medical records or medical information are not public records, and that certain writings and other records concerning the modification, initiation, or cessation of patient care and authority health care programs or initiatives are not public records under certain circumstances. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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