This bill aims to enhance parental access to their minor children's medical records, recognizing the importance of parents in coordinating their children's healthcare. It amends RSA 332-I by adding a new section, 332-I:1-a, which defines "medical records" to include both physical and electronic records, such as those available through online patient portals. Under this new provision, parents or legal guardians are granted full access to their minor child's medical records, with specific exceptions outlined.

The exceptions to this access include situations where the minor has received treatment that they can consent to without parental approval, instances where a protective order involving the parent and child exists, or when a healthcare provider determines that disclosing the records could lead to abuse or neglect. In such cases, the healthcare provider must document the rationale for their decision in the child's medical record. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.