A 1525 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires parents and guardians be provided access medical records of minor patients.

This bill requires health care facilities and providers to give parents or guardians access to a minor's medical records without needing the minor's permission. It applies to all unemancipated minors under 18, except in three specific cases: when a minor consents to treatment for a sexual assault (and the provider decides not to notify parents), for substance use disorder treatment, or for mental health treatment for minors aged 16+ seeking temporary outpatient care. The bill maintains existing exceptions that allow minors to keep certain sensitive treatments confidential. This change ensures parents are generally informed about their child's health while preserving privacy in critical situations.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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