TN SB0606The bill updates the rules about how much healthcare providers can charge patients or their representatives for copies of medical records, whether in paper or electronic form. It aims to make accessing medical records more affordable for patients by setting new fee limits.
TN SB0606 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Paul Bailey (R), currently “Passed” since May 8, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 196 of them sponsored by Paul Bailey.
Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes patient rights by ensuring that individuals can obtain their medical records at a reasonable cost. They believe this will enhance transparency in healthcare and empower patients to take control of their own health information.
Critics of the bill contend that the new fee limits may undermine the financial viability of healthcare providers and third-party information release services. They argue that this could lead to reduced quality of service or delays in obtaining medical records, ultimately harming patient care.
The analysis of SB0606, which amends the fee limits for requesting a patient's medical records, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Paul Bailey, and the bill's subject matter. Bailey's personal financial interests primarily revolve around his ownership of various trucking companies and associations related to equine activities. These interests do not intersect with the healthcare sector or the specific implications of the legislation regarding medical records and data privacy. Since the bill does not impact the trucking industry or any of Bailey's business ventures, there is minimal risk of personal financial gain influencing the legislative process.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Bailey Company | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | CB TRUCKING INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB TRANSPORTATION, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | A & P LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAILEY INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CB LEASING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | CITIZENS BANK | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SAFE TRUCKING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: PB PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SB0606 do?
The bill updates the rules about how much healthcare providers can charge patients or their representatives for copies of medical records, whether in paper or electronic form. It aims to make accessing medical records more affordable for patients by setting new fee limits.
What is the status of TN SB0606?
TN SB0606 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0606?
Paul Bailey (R) sponsored TN SB0606.
