Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 124 § 124.072 — Required disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement agency;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 124 ·
Oregon Code § 124.072·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Required disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement agency;
liability for disclosure.
(1) Upon notice by a law enforcement agency that an investigation into abuse is
being conducted under ORS 124.070, and without the consent of the named elderly
person or of the named elderly persons caretaker, fiduciary or other legal
representative, a health care provider must:
(a) Permit the
law enforcement agency to inspect and copy, or otherwise obtain, protected
health information of the named elderly person; and
(b) Upon request
of the law enforcement agency, consult with the agency about the protected
health information.
(2) A health care
provider who in good faith discloses protected health information under this
section is not civilly or criminally liable under state law for the disclosure.
(3) For purposes
of this section:
(a) Health care
provider has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.556.
(b) Protected
health information has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.556. [2012 c.70 §6]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Required disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement agency;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 124.072
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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