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HB 120

Minors; prohibit health care providers and institutions from providing health care to without parental consent.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Yancey

Mississippi bill requiring parental consent for all minor healthcare would eliminate independent access to reproductive, mental health, and emergency services.

Died On Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 120

Legislative bill overview

HB 120 would require parental consent for all health care provided to minors in Mississippi, eliminating exceptions that currently allow minors to seek certain medical services independently. The bill died on calendar in February 2025 without final passage, though it advanced through committee with a substitute version.

Why is this important

This legislation would significantly restrict minors' access to healthcare by requiring parental involvement in all medical decisions. Current law typically allows minors to independently access services like reproductive health care, mental health treatment, and substance abuse services in many circumstances. The change could impact emergency care decisions, preventive health services, and create barriers for minors in unsafe home situations.

Potential points of contention

  • Emergency medical situations: Requiring parental consent for all care could delay critical emergency treatment when parents are unavailable
  • Confidential health services: Current law permits minors to access reproductive health, mental health, and addiction services without parental notification to encourage treatment-seeking; this bill would eliminate that confidentiality
  • Vulnerable minors: Minors experiencing abuse, trafficking, or in unsafe homes may avoid necessary medical care if parental involvement is mandatory

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

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