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HB 1155

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 died in committee after referral to judiciary and health committees.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1155

Legislative bill overview

HB 1155 would prohibit healthcare providers and institutions from providing healthcare to minors without parental consent. The bill appears designed to expand parental authority over medical decision-making for children, though the bill text appears incomplete in the provided information. This would represent a significant shift in medical autonomy for minors.

Why is this important

This directly affects healthcare access for minors and the physician-patient relationship. It impacts emergency care decisions, treatment for sensitive conditions, and medical autonomy for older adolescents. The practical implications are substantial for both healthcare providers and families navigating medical decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Emergency care exceptions: Unclear how the bill handles life-threatening situations requiring immediate treatment without time to contact parents
  • Mature minor doctrine: Many states recognize older adolescents' capacity to consent to certain treatments; this bill's scope regarding age-appropriate autonomy is undefined
  • Sensitive healthcare: Creates tension around reproductive health, mental health treatment, STI testing, and substance abuse counseling where minors may avoid care if parental notification is required
  • Medical provider liability: Healthcare providers may face conflicting legal duties between parental consent requirements and emergency medical standards
  • Bill vagueness: The incomplete description leaves unclear what "health care" means—all services or specific categories—and what exceptions exist

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

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