Bill > HB06610

This bill proposes to modify existing state law to require parental or guardian notification before a minor can undergo a pregnancy termination procedure. Specifically, the bill mandates that a parent or guardian must be informed prior to the procedure, but also provides an important alternative pathway for minors who may not feel safe notifying their parents. The bill allows minors to seek judicial approval to proceed with the pregnancy termination through a confidential court process designed to protect the minor's privacy and ensure the proceeding moves quickly enough to allow the minor to still obtain the medical procedure if approved. The underlying purpose of the bill, as stated in its purpose statement, is to protect the best interests of minors facing unplanned pregnancies by ensuring either parental involvement or a safe, expedited judicial review process that considers the minor's unique circumstances and protects their anonymity.

Health and Social Services

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