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HB1141: Medical Records for Parents When a Child Is in Medical Custody
This bill changes Georgia law to allow parents or legal guardians access to medical records when their child is taken into medical custody.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Code Section 15-11-131.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding independent medical evaluations and pediatric specialty consultations.
- Provides for the availability of a child's medical records to parents or legal guardians when the child is taken into medical custody.
- Establishes penalties related to these new rules.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this bill.
Who It Names or Affects
- Parents and legal guardians of children in medical custody cases.
- Courts handling juvenile matters involving medical custody.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not define the specific term 'medical custody' or explain how it differs from other types of custody.
- The exact details of the penalties are not described in the summary provided.
- The effective date for these changes is not listed in the source material.