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W.Va. House passes HB2402 on parental access to kids' health records


Published on 2025-03-12 19:23:09 - WCHS
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  • House Bill 2402 calls for easier access to medical records for minors and children in state custody. The bill's lead sponsor Del. Adam Burkhammer said that there are sometimes too many obstacles when trying to obtain those records.

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 2402 with a vote of 93-5, which aims to grant parents access to their children's medical records. This legislation was introduced in response to concerns raised by parents, particularly those with children in foster care, who felt they were being denied access to crucial health information. The bill, championed by Delegate Heather Tully, seeks to ensure that parents can stay informed about their child's health, especially in situations where children might be under the care of the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

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