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HB 110

An Act 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 individual consent, for mental health treatment and for release of medical records; and providing for parent or legal guardian access to medical records.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Banta and 18 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill clarifies minor medical consent, mental health treatment authority, and parental access to medical records, potentially restricting minor confidentiality in favor of parental transparency.

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Bill Summary · HB 110

Legislative bill overview

HB 110 amends Pennsylvania's 1970 law on minor consent to medical services by modifying rules around individual consent for certain treatments, mental health care, and medical records access. The bill specifically addresses what information parents or legal guardians can access regarding their minor children's medical records.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects the balance between minor medical autonomy and parental rights—a significant tension in healthcare policy. The changes could impact minors' ability to seek confidential mental health treatment, sexual health services, or other sensitive care without parental knowledge, while also clarifying parental access rights that may have been ambiguous under current law.

Potential points of contention

  • Confidentiality vs. parental rights: Expanding parental access to medical records could discourage minors from seeking mental health or reproductive health services if they fear disclosure to parents
  • Age-appropriateness questions: The bill doesn't specify which minors retain consent authority for which treatments, leaving ambiguity about whether changes apply uniformly or vary by age/maturity
  • Mental health treatment specifics: The exact modifications to mental health consent rules are unclear from the title alone, but this is particularly sensitive given minor suicide rates and access to psychiatric care

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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