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SB 1328

Health care; granting certain right to parent or legal guardian; removing certain prohibition on parental notice. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Rosino

Oklahoma bill grants parents healthcare decision authority over minors by removing prohibitions on parental notice in unspecified medical situations.

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1328

Legislative bill overview

SB 1328 grants parents or legal guardians certain rights in healthcare decisions for minors and removes existing prohibitions on parental notice requirements. The bill's specific provisions appear to relate to healthcare notifications that previously could not require parental involvement. The exact scope depends on which healthcare areas and prohibitions are being modified.

Why is this important

This bill would shift healthcare decision-making authority by requiring or enabling parental notification in medical situations where current law may restrict such notices. This affects minors' access to healthcare services and the balance between parental authority and minor privacy rights—a longstanding policy tension in healthcare law.

Potential points of contention

  • Reproductive and sexual health services: Parental notice requirements for abortion, contraception, or STI treatment may delay care or deter minors from seeking services
  • Mental health and substance abuse treatment: Confidentiality protections for minors seeking psychiatric or addiction treatment could be compromised, potentially discouraging help-seeking
  • Definitions and scope: The bill's language around "certain rights" and "certain prohibition" is vague; the actual healthcare areas affected remain unclear without full text

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

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