SAFER Health Act of 2026 Secure Access for Essential Reproductive...
To ensure the privacy of pregnancy termination or loss information under the HIPAA privacy regulations and the HITECH Act.
This bill, known as the SAFER Health Act of 2026, aims to protect the privacy of individuals who have experienced pregnancy termination or loss. It seeks to ensure that personal health information related to these experiences is safeguarded under the HIPAA privacy regulations and the HITECH Act. This means that health data about such experiences would be treated similarly to other sensitive health information, reducing the risk of it being disclosed without consent.
The bill would primarily affect individuals who have had pregnancy terminations or losses, along with healthcare providers and entities that manage health information. By strengthening privacy protections, it seeks to prevent potential misuse or unauthorized sharing of this sensitive information, providing individuals with greater control over their personal health data.
HB9470 was introduced on June 25, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review. As of now, it is in the initial stages of the legislative process, and further actions such as committee hearings, amendments, and votes will determine its future progress.
