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House approves measure expanding parental access to children’s medical information with amendments

2415817 · February 26, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 377, which would expand most parents' access to a child’s health-care information, passed second reading 59–41 after floor debate over exceptions, HIPAA compliance and safeguards for at-risk children.

The House recommended House Bill 377 do pass after debate over parental access, exceptions for child safety and compliance with federal privacy law.

Representative Nicole Nickel, sponsor of HB 377, said the bill "gives parents and guardians that are the primary caregivers the ability to see their children's medical records," and that it does not change mandatory child abuse or neglect reporting requirements.

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