STATE HEALTH DATA UTILITY

HB 389 requires New Mexico's designated health information exchange to also function as the state's "health data utility," combining and sharing health data for treatment, care coordination, and public health purposes. Key provisions mandate that entities maintain detailed audit logs tracking who accesses health data (including individual identities and dates), and allow patients to request annual access logs of their own health information. The bill directly affects health care providers, institutions, and the state's health data infrastructure by standardizing data-sharing protocols under the Electronic Medical Records Act. As of June 3, 2025, the bill was postponed indefinitely after passing committee review.