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HB25-1251

Parental Consent to Treatment of a Minor

Concerning requiring parental consent before a minor may obtain medical services.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Children & Domestic Matters
Bill Summary

The bill prohibits an individual, corporation, association, organization, state-supported institution, or individual employed by any of these entities from procuring, soliciting to perform, arranging for the performance of, or performing a surgical procedure, or providing other medical or mental health services to a minor without written or verbal consent from the minor's parent. Parental consent is not required if the minor is in the custody of a county department of human or social services or the division of youth services, in a medical emergency situation, or there is a valid court order directing the provision of the medical service.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Prime Sponsor

Rep. S. Bottoms

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Upcoming Schedule

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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