SF 722

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to health occupations; authorizing a
psychologist to release information to law enforcement
without the consent of the client; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [148.977] CRIMES AGAINST A PROVIDER.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding section 144.335, if the provider has been
the victim of a crime and knows that the crime was committed by
a client or former client, the provider may disclose the
identity of the client or former client, and acknowledge the
professional relationship to the appropriate law enforcement
agency. The provider shall not disclose any private information
contained in the client's health record that is not specifically
related to the crime.
new text end