MA H1891

Bill

MA H1891

Permitting parental access to medical records

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to parental access to medical records. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law, specifically Section 12CC of Chapter 112 of the General Laws, to grant parents or legal guardians greater access to their minor children's medical records. It requires healthcare providers who hold these records to allow inspection of them, including protected health information, by the minor's parent, guardian, or anyone legally acting in their place. Furthermore, healthcare providers are permitted to inform these individuals about the treatment the minor has received or requires, even without the minor's explicit consent. This change aims to enhance parental involvement in their children's healthcare decisions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Garrett Bradley (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1891

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1891
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1891
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1891.pdf

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