Bill > HB2508

This bill, concerning children and minors in Kansas, prohibits healthcare providers from prescribing medication, administering diagnostic tests involving bodily fluids, or conducting ongoing behavioral health treatments with minors unless they have the consent of the minor's parent. The bill expands the definition of "healthcare provider" to include a broader range of licensed medical professionals, such as dentists and pharmacists, and clarifies that these restrictions apply to all minors, not just those at school facilities. While generally requiring parental consent, the bill includes exceptions for specific situations like emergency care, treatment for venereal disease or drug abuse, and health services under the Kansas code for care of children, among others. It also clarifies that healthcare providers can still conduct behavioral health assessments or interventions for minors experiencing a behavioral health crisis, perform legally required screenings, or provide education to minors without parental consent in those specific circumstances.

Health and Social Services

Health and Human Services (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2508/