Loading chat...
PA HB686
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zachary Mako
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Parents and legal guardians would have full access to all medical, dental, health services, and mental health treatment records of minors under 18 years of age, subject to federal law
-
Amends existing Pennsylvania law (Act of February 13, 1970) that currently allows minors to control release of their own mental health treatment records in certain circumstances
-
Adds new Section 1.3 specifically establishing parental/guardian access rights to minor medical records
-
The act would take effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain circumstances," further providing for release of medical records; and providing for parent or legal guardian access to medical records.
Last Action
Referred to Health
2/21/2025