Lexology August 19, 2025
On June 20, Texas enacted S.B. 1188, joining only a handful of states that are taking artificial intelligence (AI) and data offshoring restrictions into their own hands. The law applies to most healthcare providers and all health insurers, as well as a long list of businesses that collect, maintain or store health information (HI) of Texas residents.
Here’s What You Need to Know
- Offshore storage of electronic health records is prohibited. Started Jan. 1, 2026, all electronic health records must be physically stored in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.
- Access to electronic health records must be role-based and limited to those with a business or clinical need. This applies to any electronic health record prepared on or after...
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