South Carolina S0242 affirms parental rights to direct the healthcare of minors, including consent for services and access to medical records.

South Carolina S0242 amends state law to affirm the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children, including healthcare decisions and access to medical records. The bill specifies that healthcare providers must obtain parental consent before providing healthcare to minors, except in emergencies or when a parent has already consented. It also prohibits the encouragement or coercion of minors to withhold health information from their parents.

South Carolina S0242 affirms parental rights to direct the healthcare of minors, including consent for services and access to medical records.

South Carolina S0242 amends state law to affirm the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children, including healthcare decisions and access to medical records. The bill specifies that healthcare providers must obtain parental consent before providing healthcare to minors, except in emergencies or when a parent has already consented. It also prohibits the encouragement or coercion of minors to withhold health information from their parents.