Bill > HB05453

This bill proposes a legal requirement that parents or guardians must be notified before a minor can receive an abortion, while also providing a confidential judicial process that allows the minor to seek court approval to proceed with the termination without parental notification if desired. The proposed legislation aims to balance parental involvement in a minor's medical decision-making with the minor's potential need for privacy and autonomy, particularly in sensitive situations involving unplanned pregnancy. The bill specifically allows a minor to seek judicial approval through a confidential court proceeding that is designed to be conducted quickly enough to not delay the potential termination of the pregnancy. The underlying intent, as stated in the bill's purpose, is to protect the best interests of the minor when confronting an unplanned pregnancy by ensuring either parental awareness or a careful judicial review of the minor's circumstances.

Health and Social Services

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05453&which_year=2025