Relating to notice regarding access by a parent, guardian, or managing conservator to a child's health records.
SB 1161 requires healthcare providers in Texas to notify parents, guardians, or managing conservators if they restrict access to a child’s online health records (for children 17 or younger). Providers must send email notifications every six months - using the most recent contact address - with the provider’s contact details for accessing records. This applies only to electronic health records for children who received care within the past 48 months. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not mandate proof that notifications were received.
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Referred to Health & Human Services
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Feb 28, 2025
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Bryan Hughes
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