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Parents and advocates press committee to restore MyChart access for minors' guardians
Summary
Parents told the Senate Health Committee that some health systems restrict parental access to adolescent MyChart portals after age 12, and they urged House Bill 162 to standardize proxy access (proponents suggested age 18) and require better education and transparency from providers.
Multiple parents and advocates told the Senate Health Committee that current MyChart and patient‑portal practices sometimes block parents' access to adolescent records and that House Bill 162 would restore or standardize parental proxy access.
Katie Deland (S10), who identified herself as a mother of five, said her 15‑year‑old son’s visit produced no visible bill in her portal and that she later received a collection agency notice…
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