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Healthcare (Mental Health)

Every healthcare bill, vote, and legislator stance in Pennsylvania, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

PA Legislature US Congress
Total bills
1
2025-2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Aerion Abney
100% support rate
Top opponent
Dane Watro
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
2
1 support · 1 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving mental health in Pennsylvania

Legislators moving mental health in Pennsylvania
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Aerion Abney
Aerion Abney House · District 19
D
Strong +
100% 3
Dane Watro
Dane Watro House · District 116
R
Strong −
0% 3
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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 21, 2025

HB 686: An Act amending the act of February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain circumstances," further providing for release of medical records; and providing for parent or legal guardian access to medical records.

HB 686 amends Pennsylvania's 1970 law to give parents or legal guardians full access to their minor child's medical, dental, and mental health records until the child turns 18, subject to federal law. This new provision (Section 1.3) overrides a prior rule allowing minors to control their mental health records, directly affecting minors under 18 and their parents/guardians. The bill changes how healthcare providers handle record access requests, requiring disclosure to parents unless federal law prohibits it. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is signed.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts minors' control over mental health records by mandating parent/guardian access, overriding prior autonomy provisions under Pennsylvania law.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Mental Health