Bill Summary

by Brodeur Co Sponsors: Ahern, Artiles, Baxley, Caldwell, Corcoran, McKeel, Nunez, Pilon, Smith (J), Stargel, Trujillo, Van Zant CS Sponsors: Health & Human Services Committee, Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Privacy of Firearm Owners: Provides that licensed practitioner or facility may not record firearm ownership information in patient's medical record; provides exception; provides that unless information is relevant to patient's medical care or safety or safety of others, inquiries regarding firearm ownership or possession should not be made; provides exception for EMTS & paramedics; provides that patient may decline to provide information regarding ownership or possession of firearms; clarifies that physician's authority to choose patients is not altered; prohibits discrimination by licensed practitioners or facilities based solely on patient's firearm ownership or possession; prohibits harassment of patient regarding firearm ownership during examination; prohibits denial of insurance coverage, increased premiums, or other discrimination by insurance companies issuing policies on basis of insured's or applicant's ownership, possession, or storage of firearms or ammunition; clarifies that insurer is not prohibited from considering value of firearms or ammunition in setting personal property premiums; provides for disciplinary action. Effective Date: June 2, 2011

   H Criminal Justice Subcommittee
   H Health & Human Services Committee
   H Judiciary Committee
   S Criminal Justice
   S Health Regulation
   S Judiciary
   S Budget