Bill > S1329

This bill amends Idaho law to establish provisions regarding parental rights in medical decision-making. The key provisions are: 1. Parents have the fundamental right and duty to make decisions concerning the furnishing of health care services to their minor children, except as otherwise provided by court order. 2. Health care providers cannot provide health care services to a minor child without the prior consent of the child's parent, with some exceptions for medical emergencies or when the parent has provided blanket consent. 3. Parents have the right to access health information about their minor child that is controlled by health care providers or government entities, with some exceptions. 4. The bill provides parents with a private right of action against individuals, health care providers, or government entities that violate these parental rights, and allows them to recover declaratory relief, injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees. The bill is intended to broadly protect parents' fundamental right to make decisions about their children's healthcare, while also allowing for some exceptions and court orders where appropriate.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1329/