SHB 2685: Concerning sharing and protection of tribal data.

What this bill does

Requires certain state agencies to use and share tribal data in a manner consistent with tribal data sovereignty principles. Directs the State Board of Health to adopt rules requiring health care providers, facilities, and laboratories to report notifiable conditions to tribal health jurisdictions. Exempts tribal data held by certain state agencies or by local health jurisdictions from public disclosure.

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