Arizona House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby has expressed support for the recent actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to uphold parents’ rights to access their children’s medical records. The federal move aims to ensure healthcare providers comply with consent and exemption laws, addressing concerns raised by Arizona families about restricted access to essential medical information.
“Arizona parents know this problem because they’ve lived it,” said Willoughby. “Families have been locked out of online medical portals and forced to fight for access to records needed to schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, and communicate with doctors.” Willoughby has previously sponsored bipartisan legislation, HB 2183 in 2024 and HB 2126 in 2025, intended to clarify parental access through electronic healthcare platforms. However, both bills were vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.
The HHS announcement includes federal enforcement measures ensuring timely parental access to health records while reinforcing consent requirements for providers and schools. “I’m encouraged to see the Trump administration address this issue nationwide,” Willoughby said. She emphasized that parents should not face legal hurdles to obtain their children’s medical information.
Willoughby, a Republican elected in 2022, represents Arizona’s 13th House District covering Chandler, Gilbert, and Sun Lakes. She continues her advocacy for parental rights in healthcare decisions via her role as House Majority Whip.
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