South Dakota HB1061: Prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 36-2: A health care provider may not restrict or deny, to a parent or guardian who has authority to make health care decisions on behalf of a minor, access to the minor's: (1) Electronic health information; (2) Medical record; or (3) Patient portal. Any agreement between a health care provider and a parent or guardian that restricts or denies access to the parent or guardian in violation of this section is void and unenforceable. This section does not apply to a minor who has lawfully obtained a health care service without the consent or notification of a parent or guardian, or as provided in 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(g)(5) (January 1, 2025). An Act to prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor. I certify that the attachedActoriginated in the:HouseasBillNo.1061Chief ClerkSpeaker of the HouseAttest:Chief ClerkPresident of the SenateAttest:Secretary of the SenateHouseBillNo.[ADDED: 1061]File No.____Chapter No.______ Received at this Executive Officethis_____day of_____________,2025at____________M.Byfor the …

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Sponsors

• John Hughes (R, HD-013) · primary sponsor
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003) · primary sponsor
• Julie Auch (R, HD-018)
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Josephine Garcia (R, HD-005)
• Lana Greenfield (R, HD-022)
• Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
• Taffy Howard (R, SD-034)
• Jana Hunt (R, HD-028)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
• Phil Jensen (R, SD-033)

Votes

• Do Pass Amended (March 6, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (March 5, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (February 4, 2025): 63 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (January 30, 2025): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1061?

HB1061 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.

What does HB1061 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to prohibit a health care provider from restricting or denying a parent or guardian's access to certain medical records and other health information of a minor.

What is the status of HB1061?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2025.

Who sponsored HB1061?

John Hughes (R, HD-013), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1061?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25877