{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"56.12","citation":"Civ. Code, § 56.12","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PERSONS [38. - 86.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2.6. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL INFORMATION [56. - 56.37.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-1/part-2.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Disclosure of Medical Information by Providers [56.10. - 56.16.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-1/part-2.6/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 853, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Upon demand by the patient or the person who signed an authorization, a provider of health care, health care service plan, pharmaceutical company, or contractor possessing the authorization shall furnish a true copy thereof.</p>","text":"Upon demand by the patient or the person who signed an authorization, a provider of health care, health care service plan, pharmaceutical company, or contractor possessing the authorization shall furnish a true copy thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/disclosure-of-medical-information-by-providers-56-12","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}