HB2989

Arizona HB2989 regulates parental access to a child's records and prescription medication, emphasizing safety and confidentiality.

Arizona HB2989 amends parental access to a child's records and prescription medication, prioritizing safety and confidentiality. It mandates electronic exchange of records, prohibits direct contact between parents and providers, and redacts sensitive information. The bill requires good cause for subpoenas and protects providers from liability for good faith refusals. It imposes sanctions on parents who restrict record release without court orders and shifts the burden of proof to the requesting parent in cases involving domestic violence or coercive control.