Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.
This bill requires healthcare providers in New Jersey to give parents or guardians access to medical records of minor patients, including records related to reproductive health services that are legal in the state. It specifically protects access to records about permitted reproductive care (like contraception or pregnancy services) while ensuring parents/guardians can obtain other medical information. Healthcare facilities and professionals providing this access are granted legal immunity from liability. The law amends existing privacy rules to clarify these access requirements and protections, applying to all minor patients except where specific exceptions apply (like child abuse concerns).
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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