HF 2271: Relating to disclosure of the electronic protected health information of a minor to a legal guardian

What it does

This bill requires a health care provider or facility that maintains or transmits electronic protected health information (EPHI) to disclose to the legal guardian of a minor the minor’s EPHI, with some exceptions. The exceptions include that the EPHI relates to health care for which the minor is legally authorized to consent without the consent of a legal guardian; or if disclosure of the EPHI to a legal guardian is otherwise prohibited by state or federal law. The bill provides an option for a health care provider or facility to comply with the bill by providing a printed copy of the minor’s EPHI in lieu of the EPHI, at no charge to the legal guardian of the minor.

Senate subcommittee · named February 28, 2024

• Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)
• Sen. Kevin Alons (R) · kevin.alons@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Zach Wahls (D) · zach.wahls@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; EveryStep

In plain words

1. February 1, 2024Filed in the House
2. February 22, 2024Passed the House, 94–1
3. February 26, 2024Arrived in the Senate
4. February 28, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Cournoyer, Alons and Wahls
5. March 6, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it