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HB 1496 - 2025-26

Strengthening patients' rights regarding their health care information.
Companion bill: SB 5254

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Monday, February 16, 2026 09:29 PM

Current version:

HB 1496

Current status:

H2nd Reading

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Monday, February 16, 2026 09:29 PM

Current version:

HB 1496

Current status:

H2nd Reading

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
House:
Senate:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2025 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 22
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (View original bill)

2026 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
Jan 30
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report)
Feb 3
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 4
Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 13
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

Available documents

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Fiscal note

Amendments

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