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OK HB2884
OK HB2884Parental rights in health care; minor child's health care consultations; parental abuse exception; Attorney General enforcement; relief; immunity; physician and psychotherapist patient privilege; minor cannot refuse to disclose information to their parent or legal guardian; disclosure of confidential information, privileges, and testimony in hearings; parent or legal guardian's consent is required; disclosure of information and exceptions; right of self-consent under certain conditions and docto
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to parental rights in health care; establishing parental rights to be present in their minor child's health care consultations; providing for parental abuse exception; authorizing Attorney General enforcement; providing for certain relief; removing all immunity; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 2503, which relates to physician and psychotherapist patient privilege; clarifying that a minor cannot refuse to disclose information to their parent or legal guardian; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1910, which relates to disclosure of confidential information, privileges, and testimony in hearings; clarifying that the parent or legal guardian's consent is required; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1939, which relates to disclosure of information and exceptions; clarifying that the parent or legal guardian's consent is required; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2602, which relates to right of self- consent under certain conditions and doctor-patient privileges; modifying when minors can consent without a parent or legal guardian; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive new parental rights regarding their minor children's healthcare, fundamentally changing how medical professionals can interact with and provide services to minors. The legislation grants parents the right to be present during any healthcare consultation with their child under 18 and to receive copies of medical records, with an exception for cases where parental child abuse is alleged. The bill empowers the Attorney General to bring suits on behalf of parents who believe their rights have been violated, and allows for various forms of legal relief including damages and attorney fees. The legislation removes most professional confidentiality protections for minors, requiring that health professionals obtain parental consent for most medical services and mandating that minors cannot refuse to disclose medical information to their parents or guardians. Significantly, the bill restricts minors' ability to self-consent to medical services, narrowing existing exceptions and explicitly prohibiting abortion-related services for minors. The changes apply across various medical professionals including physicians, psychotherapists, counselors, and behavioral practitioners, effectively prioritizing parental involvement and consent in minor healthcare decisions. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, giving healthcare providers and families time to understand and adapt to the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2884&Session=2600 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2884&Session=2500 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2884%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2884%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB2884%20INT.PDF |
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