Texas legislature, amended the texas pharmacy act to allow pharmacist to administer. February 26, 2015 2 the bill in committee the calendars system order of business floor consideration senate procedures after passage by both houses number 842 endof. Fourth, house bill 300 will require texas covered entities to provide notice to individuals for whom the covered entity creates or receives phi if the individuals information is subject to electronic disclosure. Expressing the sense of the house of representatives that the republic of argentinas membership in the g20 should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law. Texas house bill 300 hb300 went into effect on september 1st which significantly expands patient privacy protections past that of federal laws hipaa and hitech. Texas house bill 300, added the following requirements to state law for protecting patient records. Per critters post in general, the time is now to contact the committee members urging them to support the bill. A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act creating the state court of dekalb county, formerly known as the civil and criminal court of dekalb county, approved. Diabetes is a disease or condition that occurs when your blood sugar glucose is too high. House panel hears testimony on child welfare religious. Relating to the relative or other designated caregiver placement program and to monetary assistance provided by the department of family and protective services to certain relative or designated caregivers. Let us know the texas legislative guide was designed and developed by becca aaronson, emily albracht, daniel craigmile, annie daniel, ben hasson and ryan murphy for the texas tribune. Bill text 20170601 relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
In june of 2011, texas house bill hb 300 was passed unanimously by both houses of the state. From this primary principle, several other principles follow. Complete employee training and office certification for the healthcare facility. Mar 12, 2007 learn more about ut house bill 200 at your cookies are disabled. Jul 09, 2012 since hb 300 s effective date is nearing, texas covered entities, including outofstate companies that use andor disclose protected health information phi in texas, must be aware of, and take steps now to ensure compliance with, the new statutory requirements. House research organization page 2 the bill would limit a judgment against the entity to the following. The definition of covered entity in the statute is very broad, and could include every optometrists office. The exam can be repeated till student passes the test. Tx house bill 1217 nna national notary association. The new law is effective as of september 1, 2012, and amends texas health code, chapter s 181 and 182. Texas house bill 300 expanding on hipaa privacy and security.
Influenza immunizations by pharmacists house bill 1409, passed by the 81 st. Compliance through hitrust how hitrust is addressing the new texas law relating to the privacy of protected health information, and providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties. These state agencies will file annual complaint reports to the attorney general of texas. House state affairs committee members heard testimony wednesday afternoon on house bill 3859, which would allow. This is a publication of hitrust providing general news about. Protected health information house bill 300 texas optometry. Texas house bill 300 hb 300 training national initiative. It is also called as texas hipaa or hipaa on steroids. House bill 1217 allows notaries to apply for an online notary commission and perform electronic notarizations by means of audiovideo communication. Bill text 20170502 relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun. Mar 29, 2017 a religious liberty fight is brewing among legislators and child welfare providers. Texas hb 300 texas house bill 300 was a bill passed and signed by texas governor rick perry in june of 2011. Texas house bill 300 significantly expands states patient.
What is texas hb 300 and what are the implications of the law for entities and individuals that do business in the state of texas that possess, obtain, assemble, collect, analyze, evaluate, store, or transmit protected health information in any form. Feb 23, 2015 home bill and amendments bill information. Sep 21, 2012 texas house bill 300 hb300 went into effect on september 1st which significantly expands patient privacy protections past that of federal laws hipaa and hitech. Texas house bill 300 hb 300 training the texas house bill 300 hb 300 came into effect in the year 201112. The definition of covered entity in the statute is very broad. Students are only tested once upon completion of the course and they have to reach 60% pass mark from the 10 question test for them to receive the texas house bill 300 certification. It is important to emphasize that house precedents are established solely by the rulings of the speaker or the member acting as chair in resolving a point of order and by the house itself in resolving appeals from the speakers rulings. House hb 2039 waiving local government sovereign immunity for. A resolution declaring youth violence as a public health epidemic. Hb 300 builds upon the federal health insurance portability and. Feb 10, 2017 texas house bills lay out some initial plans to overhaul cps. In may of 2011, texas passed house bill 300, which amended the texas. Understanding hb 300 overview in june of 2011, texas house bill hb 300 was passed unanimously by both houses of the state legislature. Short description 1 case bjh11 doc 192 filed 052616 entered 052616 01.
Texprotects has been a financial supporter of the texas tribune. Pdf case bjh11 doc 192 filed 052616 entered 052616. The bill places stricter requirements on patient health privacy than those required by hipaa and also expands the definition of covered entities to include those that come into possession of, obtain, assemble, collect, analyze. This law is one of the most strict patient privacy state laws and it will be interesting to see if other states follow texas lead. Foreign investment negative list, and second, the high number of. House bill 300, 82nd legislature, regular session, 2011 h. Texas house bills lay out some initial plans to overhaul cps. Texas business and commerce code, sections 521 and 522. Texas house bill 300 hb300 data breach law and the. The law, chapter 181 of the texas health and safety. Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies. Texas house bill 300 significantly expands states patient privacy.
The texas house bill 300 hb 300 came into effect in the year 201112. Background texas house research organizational bill analysis for hb 300 shows state legislators believed hipaa did not provide enough protection for private health information phi in light of increased use of electronic records compliance with hb 300 is above and beyond hipaas requirements. This form is intended for use in complying with the requirements of the health insur. Fiscal note pdf hb 3 highlevel overview the texas education agency will be releasing resources that explain house bill 3 at a very high level so that the public atlarge can better understand the different components of the law and what guidance they can expect from the agency over the next few weeks and months. Resource for hipaa house bill 300 hb300 training for the state of texas. Over time, having high blood sugar levels can cause serious health problems, but you can prevent or delay these problems by eating healthy meals, being physically active, monitoring your blood sugar and taking the medicine your doctor prescribes. First is the inclusion of practice of professions in the items listed in the. An act relating to the privacy of protected health information.
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