HB 1220 allows pregnant minors to provide informed consent for medical decisions themselves, rather than requiring parental consent. This change amends the existing law on informed consent (§35-4-10.2) to recognize pregnant teenagers as able to make their own healthcare choices during pregnancy. The bill treats pregnant minors as having the legal authority to consent to their own medical care related to their pregnancy.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Health and Human Services Do Pass Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 7.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 234
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 212
First Reading House H.J. 190
Erin Healy
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Jean Hunhoff
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day