HR-5795 : Still Just a Bill


Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act

This bill aligns federal privacy standards for substance use disorder patient records more closely with standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, including authorized disclosures and penalty structures for violations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-12CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.House floor actions
2018-06-12CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-724.House floor actions
2018-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 17.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Disability and health-based discrimination
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Housing discrimination
  • Medical education
  • Prescription drugs
  • Right of privacy
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Health and Human Services

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