On February 8, 2024, HHS, through SAMHSA and OCR, announced final rule changes to 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”), the federal law that protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records. This HHS Fact Sheet provides further information about the final rule changes.
Laws and regulations
Three major federal laws and their regulations protect the privacy of mental health and substance use disorder treatment records: HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and FERPA. Find all three laws and regulations compiled here in one convenient location. Other federal and state laws may also apply.