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Easier Access to Medical Records Without Fees

New rules aim to make it easier for citizens to access their medical records. Generally, obtaining a copy of your records will be free, unless you request a duplicate in the same year or a paper copy when the documents are available online.
Key points
Access to the first copy of medical records in a calendar year will be free.
Fees may be charged for duplicate copies of records in the same year.
Fees may be charged for paper copies if the documents are available online for free.
You can request your records be sent to another healthcare provider at no extra cost.
The rules do not require providing records to attorneys for free.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7422
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2022-04-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Records Access Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7422.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Access to the first copy of medical records in a calendar year will be free.
  • Fees may be charged for duplicate copies of records in the same year.
  • Fees may be charged for paper copies if the documents are available online for free.
  • You can request your records be sent to another healthcare provider at no extra cost.
  • The rules do not require providing records to attorneys for free.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health