State Policy Outlook 2026: Early Trends, Priority Bills, and Readiness Tips

Even in the first few weeks of many 2026 state legislative sessions, we’re already seeing a surge of introduced bills that could reshape health data privacy (especially release of medical records, fees for third party disclosures of electronic records, sensitive health data protections, parental access rules, and emerging AI requirements). Join Kyle Probst and Sam Roods for a focused outlook on early trends and priority proposals, plus practical tips to help ROI teams, privacy & compliance leaders, and legal counsel plan, align internally, and stay ready as sessions accelerate.

Agenda

• 2026 State Policy Landscape: A first-weeks surge in introduced bills, the dominant privacy and AI themes, and what’s driving state action this year.
• Priority Bills to Watch: Proposals most likely to affect release of medical records, sensitive health data controls, parental access rules, and AI-related obligations.
• Compliance and Operational Implications: What these bills could mean for ROI workflows, governance, contracting, identity verification, and disclosure practices.
• Practical Tips for Readiness: Approaches for monitoring, internal alignment, and staying prepared as legislative sessions accelerate.

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