Parental Right to Know Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:12Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3137 Parental Right to Know Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3137

Parental Right to Know Act

This bill expands the scope of advance directive policies and related disclosures for providers under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Specifically, providers (e.g., hospitals, hospice programs, and home health care providers) must have advance directive policies for minors (rather than only adults). Providers must also disclose policies regarding parental access to a minor's medical records.

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Current Status of Bill S 3137

Bill S 3137 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill S 3137 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019. Bill S 3137's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3137

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3137

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Family relationships

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health information and medical records

- Home and outpatient care

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicaid

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3137

Parental Right to Know Act

A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to require hospitals and certain other participating providers under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program to disclose the provider's policy on parental access to the medical records of minors, and for other purposes.