Oklahoma House Bill HB3795

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/2/26
• Refer: 2/3/26
• Refer: 2/4/26

Caption

Minor medical records; terms; access; exception; statutory; administrative requirements; fee; enforcement; effective date.

Summary

HB3795 would require health care providers in Oklahoma to give parents full access to their minor child’s medical records, including lab results, imaging, prescriptions, diagnoses, clinical notes, after-visit summaries, and billing information, whether those records are kept on paper or in an electronic patient portal. The bill also bars providers and insurers from requiring or encouraging a minor to create a separate portal account, and it requires providers to give parents equivalent portal access to what the patient would receive until the child turns 18, unless a statutory exception applies. The bill sets out specific exceptions to parental access for records tied solely to minor-consent services already authorized by Oklahoma law, such as STI testing or treatment, substance-abuse treatment, and pregnancy-related care. It also allows denial of access when a court order prohibits disclosure or when a provider documents that disclosure would pose a substantial and identifiable risk of harm to the minor. Providers must respond within five business days, give written notice of any denial citing the applicable exception, and may not charge a fee for enabling or maintaining access. Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act and reported to the appropriate licensing board, with the act taking effect November 1, 2026.

Impact

HB3795 would amend Oklahoma law by creating a new statutory section in Title 25 governing access to minor medical records and portal accounts. It would impose affirmative duties on health care providers and insurers to maintain parental access systems, override automatic age-based restrictions, and provide timely access without fees, while preserving existing minor-consent confidentiality rules and court-ordered confidentiality protections. The bill would also create enforcement consequences under consumer protection law and professional licensing oversight for noncompliance.

Sentiment

The bill text and available legislative history show no recorded committee debate or vote history, so there is no documented public sentiment from hearings or floor action in the materials provided. Based on the bill’s structure, it appears designed to strengthen parental control and transparency over a child’s medical information, while still preserving confidentiality for certain sensitive services and safety-related exceptions. The absence of transcripts or votes means any broader support or opposition cannot be confirmed from the record provided.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely the balance between parental access and minor confidentiality. Supporters would likely favor the bill’s broad parental-rights approach and its prohibition on portal restrictions and fees, while opponents may object that it could undermine adolescent privacy in sensitive areas such as STI care, substance-abuse treatment, and pregnancy-related services. Another likely issue is the bill’s requirement that providers override software defaults and portal settings, which could create administrative and compliance burdens for health systems and insurers.