Establishing the right of a parent or guardian of a minor child to consent to and authorize certain medical services over the minor child’s objection

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202670–21
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202647–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 2

2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• H-8303Strike everything · filed April 6, 2026 by

  AI 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 →
  Adopted
  April 14, 2026
• S-5121Strike everything · filed March 19, 2026 by

  AI 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 →
  Adopted
  April 6, 2026