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HB 5309

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE TO A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD WHO SEEKS TO RECEIVE PREGNANCY-RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson and 18 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill requiring healthcare providers to notify parents/guardians when minors seek pregnancy-related health care services.

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Bill Summary · HB 5309

Legislative bill overview

HB 5309 would require healthcare providers to notify parents or guardians when a minor child seeks pregnancy-related health care services in Connecticut. The bill specifies procedures for when and how such notice must be provided, with potential exceptions that would be detailed in the bill's text.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects minors' access to reproductive healthcare and parental involvement in medical decisions. It raises questions about the balance between parental rights, minor privacy, healthcare confidentiality, and a young person's ability to seek medical care independently—issues that significantly impact public health policy and family autonomy.

Potential points of contention

  • Confidentiality vs. parental authority: Whether minors should be able to access pregnancy-related care (including counseling, contraception, or abortion services) without parental knowledge, versus parental rights to be informed about their children's medical care
  • Barriers to healthcare access: Whether parental notification requirements may discourage minors from seeking needed medical services, potentially delaying care or driving them to unsafe alternatives
  • Judicial bypass provisions: Whether the bill includes mechanisms allowing minors to seek court orders for confidential care in cases of abuse or unsafe home environments, or if notification is absolute

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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