Bill > HB2057

This bill amends Arizona's existing Parental Bill of Rights law to strengthen and expand parents' legal rights regarding their minor children's information and medical records. Specifically, the bill requires health care entities to provide parents with equivalent access to electronic health portals and platforms for their children, and explicitly guarantees parents' access to medical records for services that do not traditionally require parental consent, such as certain reproductive health services. The bill reaffirms and expands existing parental rights, including the right to direct a child's education, healthcare, moral and religious training, and to be notified of potential criminal incidents involving their child. It establishes that any governmental entity attempting to interfere with these parental rights must prove that such interference is essential to accomplish a compelling government interest and is narrowly tailored with no less restrictive alternative. The bill also stipulates that attempts to encourage a minor to withhold information from their parent can result in disciplinary action and allows parents to sue governmental entities that violate these rights. Importantly, the law defines "parent" as a natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian and emphasizes that these rights cannot be used to justify unlawful conduct or child abuse.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81723