HB1205 requires health care providers to notify parents before providing certain health care services to their minor children, with limited exceptions for emergency situations and services like vaccinations. The bill expands parental notification rights beyond current law, though it includes narrow carve-outs for cases where a provider reasonably believes the minor is in danger or where state or federal law requires different rules. This gives parents greater oversight of their children's medical decisions while preserving some flexibility for providers in specific circumstances.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3. H.J. 319
Health and Human Services Do Pass Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 8.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 254
Phil Jensen
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day