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Bill to guarantee parental access to minors’ medical records draws sharp opposition from health providers
Summary
Supporters told the committee HB 6 53 restores parental access to children’s medical records; hospitals, pediatrics groups and mental‑health providers warned it conflicts with HIPAA exceptions, risks endangering children in abuse investigations, and would create operational burdens for providers and small clinics.
Representative Nioli Nicoll opened House Bill 6 53 as an attempt to "give parents back the right to access their children's medical records," saying the text is compliant with HIPAA and carefully reviewed by attorneys. Supporters — parents, faith and family‑rights groups and legal counsel — argued parents must be fully informed to exercise decision‑making authority for minors.
Opponents included large health systems, pediatricians,…
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