Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environment
Risks
- No direct impact on environment
StateUtahEnacted
HB 259: Parental Access to Children's Medical Records Amendments
Mike Petersen
HB 259 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
The legislation alters the legal standards for parental access to minor health records, impacting healthcare provider workflows and family privacy dynamics across the state.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- May streamline administrative request processes
Risks
- Potential increase in operational compliance costs for healthcare providers
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases parental transparency
- Empowers guardians to participate in medical decision-making
Risks
- Potential reduction in privacy for older minors
- Possible chilling effect on minors seeking sensitive medical care
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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