S.B. 32                                                    VETOES

(5) (4) UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY THE SHERIFF, AN
INMATE MAY NOT SPEND MONEY OR INCUR CHARGES AGAINST THE INMATE'S
SPENDING FINANCIAL ACCOUNT, RESERVE FINANCIAL ACCOUNT, OR SIMILAR
ACCOUNT HELD BY THE SHERIFF ON BEHALF OF THE INMATE UNTIL MEDICAL
CHARGES REQUIRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION HAVE BEEN PAID FROM THE
INMATE'S ACCOUNT.

(6) (5) THE FUNDS COLLECTED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE
DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF CHARLES THE COUNTY OR, IN THE CASE OF
BALTIMORE CITY, IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.

(E) The liability for payment for medical care described under [subsection]
SUBSECTIONS (c) OR (D) of this section may not be construed as requiring payment by
any person or entity, except by a prisoner personally or through coverage or benefits
described under subsection (c) of this section.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1994.

May 26, 1994

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.

President of the Senate

State House

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today
vetoed Senate Bill 32.

This bill would provide that prescription files and records are "medical records" and may
only be disclosed in accordance with State law regarding medical records.

House Bill 346, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 26,
1994, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 32.

Sincerely,

William Donald Schaefer

Governor

Senate Bill No. 32

AN ACT concerning

Medical Records - Files and Records of Prescription Orders

FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "medical record"; exempting certain
information concerning activities of a pharmacy review committee from certain
provisions of law; specifying that certain files and records of certain prescription

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