Communicable diseases: HIV reporting.
- Authorizes healthcare providers to share additional HIV case information with health officials to improve care coordination.
- Establishes strict penalties up to $25,000 and jail time for unauthorized disclosure of confidential HIV records.
- Enables data sharing between public health agencies and tax authorities to verify program eligibility.
- Creates protocols for transitioning HIV patients between healthcare programs while maintaining confidentiality.
Senator Laird's HIV reporting legislation expands information sharing between healthcare providers and public health agencies while strengthening privacy protections for patient data. The bill authorizes providers to share additional details with local health officers and the Department of Public Health to supplement existing HIV case reports and support disease surveillance, care coordination, and treatment engagement.
The legislation establishes strict controls on data disclosure, requiring that shared information be limited to what is necessary for public health purposes. It introduces graduated penalties for privacy violations, ranging from $5,000 civil fines for negligent disclosures to criminal misdemeanor charges carrying up to one year in jail and $25,000 in fines for willful breaches causing harm. Healthcare workers must sign annual confidentiality agreements acknowledging these provisions.
To facilitate accurate program eligibility determinations, the bill permits the Department of Public Health to verify applicant income data with the Franchise Tax Board while maintaining privacy safeguards. It also enables data sharing between public health agencies and qualified entities to smoothly transition eligible individuals between HIV/AIDS assistance programs and health coverage options under the Affordable Care Act.
The measure aligns California's HIV reporting system with federal health privacy laws while creating mechanisms for appropriate information exchange to support public health goals and continuity of patient care. All entities handling confidential records must comply with HIPAA and state medical privacy requirements.
 Scott WienerD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Sabrina CervantesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
- Authorizes healthcare providers to share additional HIV case information with health officials to improve care coordination.
- Establishes strict penalties up to $25,000 and jail time for unauthorized disclosure of confidential HIV records.
- Enables data sharing between public health agencies and tax authorities to verify program eligibility.
- Creates protocols for transitioning HIV patients between healthcare programs while maintaining confidentiality.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Laird's HIV reporting legislation expands information sharing between healthcare providers and public health agencies while strengthening privacy protections for patient data. The bill authorizes providers to share additional details with local health officers and the Department of Public Health to supplement existing HIV case reports and support disease surveillance, care coordination, and treatment engagement.
The legislation establishes strict controls on data disclosure, requiring that shared information be limited to what is necessary for public health purposes. It introduces graduated penalties for privacy violations, ranging from $5,000 civil fines for negligent disclosures to criminal misdemeanor charges carrying up to one year in jail and $25,000 in fines for willful breaches causing harm. Healthcare workers must sign annual confidentiality agreements acknowledging these provisions.
To facilitate accurate program eligibility determinations, the bill permits the Department of Public Health to verify applicant income data with the Franchise Tax Board while maintaining privacy safeguards. It also enables data sharing between public health agencies and qualified entities to smoothly transition eligible individuals between HIV/AIDS assistance programs and health coverage options under the Affordable Care Act.
The measure aligns California's HIV reporting system with federal health privacy laws while creating mechanisms for appropriate information exchange to support public health goals and continuity of patient care. All entities handling confidential records must comply with HIPAA and state medical privacy requirements.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
Scott WienerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Sabrina CervantesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |