Senate Sponsors: TROTTER. Short description: LUPUS REGISTRY ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Lupus Erythematosus Registry Act. Provides that the Registry shall consist of a record of all cases of lupus that occur in this State. Grants the Department of Public Health the authority to require hospitals, laboratories, physicians, and other facilities that diagnose lupus to report the cases to the Department. Provides that the Department must maintain confidentiality with regards to personal information about the patient. Limits the liability of hospitals, physicians, or other facilities submitting confidential information to the Department. Provides that the Department shall file an annual report to the General Assembly containing information on the progress of the Registry and descriptions of any related studies that are underway or have been completed. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status