1. (1) As used in this section, "public safety authority" means a local, state, or federal law enforcement authority including the Division of Emergency Management, emergency medical services personnel, and firefighters.

2. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act:

   1. (a) whenever a public safety authority suspects a case of a reportable illness or condition under the provisions of Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324, it shall immediately notify the department;
   2. (b) whenever the department learns of a case of a reportable illness or condition under this part that the department reasonably believes has the potential to be caused by one of the factors listed in Subsection 26B-7-316(1), the department shall immediately notify the appropriate public safety authority; and
   3. (c) sharing of information reportable under Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324 between persons authorized by Sections 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324 shall be limited to information necessary for the treatment, control, investigation, and prevention of a public health emergency.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session