Senate Bill 799 aims to amend existing laws regarding parental access to the health records of minors, particularly focusing on the rights of parents and guardians of developmentally disabled minors. The bill removes the current exception that allows minors aged 14 and older to file a written objection to their parents accessing their court and mental health treatment records. Additionally, it grants parents and guardians access to HIV test results, which previously required the minor's informed consent for disclosure. The bill maintains that parents who have been denied physical placement with a minor or whose child has been adjudged in need of protection or services due to the parent's actions are not entitled to access the minor's health care records.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that parents who have been denied physical placement rights or whose child is in need of protection due to the parent's failure to act will not have the same rights to access their child's court or treatment records. It also reaffirms that access to records related to alcohol and drug treatment obtained without parental consent remains unchanged, and health care providers retain the authority to limit access to records in cases of suspected abuse or potential danger to the minor. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance parental access to health records while ensuring the protection of minors in specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 51.30(5)(b)1, 51.30, 51.30(5)(bm), 146.835