An Act to amend 51.30 (5) (b) 1., 51.30 (5) (bm) and 146.835; to create 252.15 (3m) (d) 1m. of the statutes; Relating to: parental access to health records of minors.
Impact
If enacted, AB806 will alter state law significantly by ensuring that parents or guardians have consistent access to their children's health records. This includes circumstances under which minors may have previously limited parental access due to personal objections. The bill is designed to balance parental oversight while still recognizing the sensitive nature of certain health issues managed independently by minors. The bill retains provisions that restrict access for parents who are denied physical placement of their children or have been adjudicated to need protection due to their actions, thus maintaining some safeguards.
Summary
Assembly Bill 806 focuses on amending existing laws regarding parental access to the health records of minors. The bill aims to update the framework under which parents and guardians can access their minors' healthcare information, removing certain exceptions that previously restricted access. Specifically, it eliminates the provision allowing minors aged 14 and older to deny their parents access to health records, thereby granting parents more comprehensive rights concerning their minor children's health information, including treatment related to HIV testing and mental health.