Bill > HB2399

This bill modifies Virginia's health records privacy law by requiring health care entities that provide access to minors' health records through a secure website to also make those records available to the minor's parent or guardian through the same secure website. The only exceptions to this requirement would be if providing access to the parent or guardian would violate specific legal provisions related to confidentiality. The bill aims to ensure that parents have the same digital access to their children's health records as the minor does, while still maintaining protections for sensitive health information. This change recognizes the important role parents play in managing their children's healthcare and seeks to provide them with convenient, electronic access to their child's medical information, consistent with existing privacy safeguards.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2399