This bill amends existing law to grant parents and legal guardians full access to their minor children's medical records, including both physical and electronic records, with certain exceptions. The new section, RSA 332-I:1-a, specifies that parents are entitled to this access unless the records pertain to treatments that minors can consent to without parental approval, or if there are protective orders in place involving the parent and child. Additionally, if a healthcare provider believes that disclosing the records could lead to abuse or neglect, they can withhold access, provided they document the rationale for this decision in the child's medical record.

The bill emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the healthcare decisions of their minor children, asserting that parents are presumed to act in their child's best interest. However, it also recognizes situations where access to medical records may not be appropriate, thereby balancing parental rights with the need to protect the welfare of the child. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.