Senate Sponsors: O'MALLEY-BOWLES. House Sponsors: TURNER,JOHN-LEITCH Short description: CIV PRO-MEDICAL RECORDS-COPIES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure concerning the inspection of hospital and medical records. Provides that the charges imposed by a hospital or physician for copying records may not exceed a $15 handling charge plus 20 cents per page. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 735 ILCS 5/Art. 8, Part 20 heading 735 ILCS 5/8-2005 new Deletes everything. Reinserts similar language with these changes: increases the maximum handling charge to $20; increases the maximum charge per page to 25 cents (and 50 cents per copy of microfiche or microfilm); provides that the handling charge shall include the first 10 pages or copies; provides that reasonable charges may be imposed for duplication of materials that cannot routinely be copied by conventional methods; and applies the same maximum charges to records of attorneys. FISCAL NOTE (Administrative Office of Ill. Courts) There will be no fiscal impact on the Judicial branch. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Increases the maximum handling fee and the maximum charge per copy of microfiche or microfilm. Authorizes charges for actual shipping costs. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Adds reference to: 735 ILCS 5/8-2004 from Ch. 110, par. 8-2004 735 ILCS 5/8-2006 new Deletes everything. Reinserts similar language with these changes: increases the maximum handling charge and maximum charge per page; allows charges for shipping; provides that the rates shall be automatically adjusted for inflation each year; applies the same maximum charges to records of other health care practitioners, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, and attorneys; makes other changes; effective 30 days after becoming law. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 2 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status