Bills › 91st General Assembly
Authorizing the parent or legal guardian of a child to have the child committed for substance use or mental health treatment
Sponsored by Rep. Shannon Latham (R), Rep. Ann Meyer (R)
Topics:Courts & civil lawHealth careFamilies & human servicesMental health & addiction
Same legislation: HF 2523
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2523
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2523 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2523 What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 2
2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.
- H-8303Strike everything · filed April 6, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill to establish that parents or guardians have the right to authorize mental health or substance use treatments for their minor children even if the child objects. It also adds a rule that any restrictions on this right must be subject to strict scrutiny. Its wording →April 14, 2026
- S-5121Strike everything · filed March 19, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a version that establishes a parent's right to make medical and upbringing decisions for their child, including authorizing mental health or substance use treatment even if the child objects. It also adds a rule that any restrictions on these parental rights must be subject to strict scrutiny. Its wording →April 6, 2026