Bill > HF1521

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to expand the definition of "patient" in relation to health records, specifically for deceased individuals. Previously, the definition included the surviving spouse and parents of a deceased patient. This legislation adds "adult children" to this group, meaning that adult children of a deceased patient will now have the same rights and access to their deceased parent's health records as their surviving spouse and parents. This change aims to provide clearer access to important health information for immediate family members after a patient's death.