Existing law requires the records of a health care service plan, other entities to be open to inspection by the director of the department during normal business hours.
This bill would require records to be open for inspection through electronic means, and require records stored in a format that is digitally searchable, to the extent feasible.
Violation of these requirements would be a crime, impose a state-mandated program.
Failure by a health care service plan to respond fully or timely, to a duly authorized request for production of records would constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
Legislative History
On Feb. 16, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 13, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 13, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Aug. 21, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Aug. 21, 2024, bill sent to Assembly; on Aug. 26, 2024, amendments concurred.
On Sep. 5, 2024, bill was enrolled and was delivered to the CAL governor for action.
Effectiveness
If approved, bill takes effect on Jan. 1 of the year after bill enactment, Jan. 1, 2025
Sep. 2024 Governor Approved Bill
On Sep. 27, 2024, CAL LEG reported AB 3221 signed by governor, assigned Ch. 760.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Ch 760, 9/27/2024; Bill, AB3221, 9/6/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-2.2-6-1380; CAL LEG 2-2.2-6-1381; CAL LEG 2-2.2-7-1386;
