An Act to simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information
This bill (HD 214) simplifies how medical records and bills can be used as evidence in court cases involving injuries. It directly affects people in personal injury lawsuits, workers' compensation claims, and similar legal proceedings where medical treatment costs or diagnoses are disputed. The key change allows hospital records, itemized bills, and physician reports to be admitted as evidence without requiring a full subpoena of the provider, provided the opposing party receives written notice (via certified mail, 10 days in advance) and a copy of the records. This streamlines the process while preserving the right for any party to cross-examine the provider or challenge the records if needed.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Oct 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
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