HCR 2010
medical records; parental rights
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to enshrine parents' rights in Arizona law, specifically regarding their access to and control over their children's medical records, education, upbringing, and healthcare decisions. It aims to restrict governmental interference in these areas and establishes a process for parents to seek redress if their rights are violated. The resolution clarifies parental rights concerning biometric scans, genetic testing, and video/voice recordings of minors.
Key provisions
- Parents have the right to access and review all written and electronic medical records of their minor children, with exceptions for investigations or court orders.
- Parents have the right to consent to biometric scans, genetic testing, and video/voice recordings of their minor children.
- Parents must be promptly notified if a state employee suspects a crime against their child, unless it hinders an investigation.
- The state cannot coerce a minor child to withhold information from their parent.
- Parents have inalienable rights that are broader than those listed in the resolution.
- Governmental entities must demonstrate that interference with parental rights is essential and narrowly tailored.
- Parents can sue governmental entities for violations of parental rights.
- ‘Parent’ is defined as the natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian.
Who is affected
- Parents of minor children
- Healthcare providers
- State government agencies
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