Parents get access to teens' private medical records

Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.

Introduced· 2026-01-13

Who's it for

Who's it for: Healthcare providers

What it means for you

3/10Hurts you

Bad for everyday people ·

Right removedImmunity

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill lets parents see their teenagers' private medical records for things like pregnancy and protects doctors from being sued for handing them over.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, teenagers in New Jersey can get medical help for sensitive issues like pregnancy without their parents finding out. This helps them get care safely if they are afraid to tell their family. This bill changes the rules. It says parents can look at those private medical records. It also gives hospitals and doctors special protection so they cannot be sued for giving away a teenager's private files. This takes away a young person's right to medical privacy.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Lets parents and guardians see the medical records of minors.
Applies even if the teenager got care on their own for pregnancy or infections.
Gives legal immunity to doctors and hospitals so they cannot be sued for sharing the records.
Overrides older rules that kept reproductive healthcare completely private.