The bill amends the existing law regarding minors' consent to medical, dental, and health services in Pennsylvania. It specifically modifies Section 1.2(d) to clarify that, with certain exceptions, minors will control the release of their mental health treatment records. The amendment allows minors who have consented to outpatient mental health treatment to manage their treatment records similarly to how they would manage records for inpatient care or involuntary outpatient care, as outlined in the "Mental Health Procedures Act."

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 1.3, which grants parents or legal guardians of minors under eighteen years of age full access to the minor's medical, dental, or health services records, including mental health treatment records, in accordance with federal law. This change aims to ensure that parents or guardians can access important health information while still respecting the minor's rights regarding their mental health records. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 702 (Feb 21, 2025): P.L.19, No.10, P.L.817, No.143
Printer's No. 0702: P.L.19, No.10, P.L.817, No.143