State • Utah

HB 259: Parental Access to Children's Medical Records Amendments

Mike PetersenEnacted

HB 259 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is currently being discussed in the House. It aims to make it easier for parents to see their children’s medical records.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environment

Risks

  • No direct impact on environment

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
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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