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HB 813

Parental access to minor's medical records; consent by certain minors to treatment.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Candi King and 1 co-sponsor

HB 813 regulates parental access to minors' medical records and establishes which medical decisions minors can make independently without parental consent or notification.

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Bill Summary · HB 813

Legislative bill overview

HB 813 addresses parental access to minors' medical records and the circumstances under which minors can consent to their own medical treatment without parental notification. The bill modifies existing Virginia law regarding healthcare privacy and parental rights for minors seeking certain medical services.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects the balance between parental authority, minor privacy rights, and healthcare access for young people. The outcome influences whether minors can seek confidential care for sensitive health issues and determines what information parents can legally obtain about their children's medical decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental rights vs. minor autonomy: Disagreement over whether parents have an inherent right to access all medical information or whether minors deserve privacy for sensitive health matters
  • Healthcare access equity: Concerns that restrictive parental notification requirements may prevent minors from seeking necessary care for reproductive health, mental health, or substance use issues
  • Age-appropriateness thresholds: Debate over what age or maturity level should permit minors to make independent medical decisions without parental consent

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

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