Bill
LC 3068
Overview: Bill Number: LC 3068, Title: Generally revise access by parent to child patient health care information, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: December 1
Overview: Bill Number: LC 3068, Title: Generally revise access by parent to child patient health care information, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: December 13, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to revise the laws regarding a parent's access to their child's health care information. The intent is to balance the privacy rights of the child with the parent's need to be involved in their child's health care decisions.
Key Provisions:
- Allows parents to access their child's health care information up to the age of 18, unless the child objects or the health care provider determines that access is not in the child's best interest
- Requires health care providers to inform children of their right to object to parental access to their health information
- Establishes a process for children to request that their health information be kept confidential from their parents
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Parents of minor children seeking access to their child's health care information
- Minor children who may wish to keep certain health information private from their parents
- Health care providers who will need to navigate the new requirements and processes
- Potential impacts include increased parental involvement in child health care, but also greater privacy protections for minors
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill is currently in the draft stage (LC) and has been delivered to the requester. The next steps would be for the bill to be formally introduced in the legislative session, where it would undergo the standard legislative process of committee review, floor debates, and potential amendments before a final vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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