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PA HB686

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Mako

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Committee Referrals

Health2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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