Generally revise access by parent to child patient health care information
This bill updates Montana law to clarify how parents can access their children's health care information, primarily affecting hospitals, health care providers, and families. It requires providers to share a child's medical records with parents within three days of a request, unless a court has restricted parental decision-making rights or there are allegations of child abuse or neglect against the parent. The legislation also removes the exclusive right of a child who can consent to their own care to enforce privacy violations by providers not covered under federal HIPAA rules, while maintaining emergency exceptions for situations where a parent cannot be reached and immediate medical action is needed.
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introduced
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Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2024
Last action Jan 30, 2025
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