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A bill to penalize unauthorized direct access to individual medical records through a telecommunications device.

Introduced: February 27, 1984 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 1984
Clean Bill H.R.5831 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.
Jun 7, 1984
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 1, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Mar 1, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 27, 1984
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 27, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 1984
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes criminal penalties for any person who knowingly uses a telecommunications device (by wire or by radio) to obtain unauthorized direct access to any medical record.

Provides for: (1) a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both, if no information is altered; (2) a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, if the record is altered but no injury results; and (3) a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, if information in the medical record is altered and injury to any individual results from such alteration.

What's happening now June 7, 1984

Clean Bill H.R.5831 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

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