medical records; parental rights

HCR 2010 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Arizona voters to approve expanded parental rights regarding minor children's medical records and health decisions. It would guarantee parents the right to access all medical records (including electronic portals) unless legally prohibited, such as during certain criminal investigations, and explicitly prohibit schools or government entities from encouraging minors to withhold information from parents. The bill also imposes a strict burden on government entities: they must prove any interference with parental rights serves a "compelling government interest" and uses the "least restrictive means" before overriding those rights. If approved by voters, this would directly affect all parents of minors in Arizona and modify how healthcare providers, schools, and government agencies handle medical information for children.