HB653

Montana HB653 would allow parents access to their child's health care information, with exceptions.

Montana HB653 revises access to a child's health care information by parents. It mandates that health care providers must provide a child's health care information to the child's parent upon request, unless specific exceptions apply. These exceptions include situations where a physician determines an emergency exists, a parent's rights have been limited by court order, or the parent is under investigation for crimes against the child or child abuse. The bill also specifies that it does not apply to abortions, which are governed by other provisions.