The proposed bill would amend section 1-602 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to enhance parents' rights regarding their minor children's health care. It introduces new provisions that require health care entities to provide parents with access to electronic portals and other health care delivery platforms, ensuring that this access is separate but equal to that of the minor child, while still maintaining any necessary confidentiality. Additionally, the bill clarifies that parents have the right to access all written and electronic medical records of their minor children, including records for services that do not require parental consent.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing statute concerning parental notification of suspected criminal offenses against a minor child. It replaces the term "create" with "establish," indicating that the bill does not impose new reporting obligations on school districts and charter schools regarding student misconduct that is typically managed as a disciplinary issue. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen parental rights while balancing the confidentiality and legal considerations surrounding minors' health care and safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-602