Revision: March 9, 2022, 1:25 p.m.
Rep. Gay, Rock. 8
February 10, 2022
2022-0668h
05/10
Amendment to HB 1345
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Section; Release of a Minor's Medical Records to a Parent or Guardian. Amend RSA 332-I by inserting after section 4 the following new section:
332-I:4-a Release of a Minor's Medical Records to a Parent or Guardian. A minor's parent or legal guardian shall have access to a minor's medical record unless:
I. Consent from the parent or legal guardian is not required for the minor to receive the medical care or treatment, as directed by federal or specific state law. In such cases, the minor may provide specific, written consent for release of the medical records to the parent or legal guardian.
II. The health care provider reasonably believes, in his or her professional judgment, that the child has been or may be subjected to domestic violence, abuse or neglect, and that release of the medical records to the parent or guardian could endanger the child.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.