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HB 993

Parental Rights of Qualified Patients

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Campbell

Failed Florida bill that would have expanded parental rights in medical decision-making for qualified patients but died in subcommittee without details on specific provisions.

Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 993

Legislative bill overview

HB 993 would have established parental rights protections for parents of patients receiving medical treatment in Florida, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available record. The bill was referred to both Civil Justice & Claims and Human Services subcommittees, indicating it addressed legal and healthcare policy matters. The bill died in subcommittee after being indefinitely postponed in May 2025.

Why is this important

Parental rights legislation affects how medical decisions are made for minors and can influence the balance between parental authority and medical provider autonomy. Such bills typically generate significant debate around healthcare access, parental notification requirements, and family decision-making in medical contexts. The bill's failure suggests it lacked sufficient legislative support or faced substantive opposition.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of parental authority: Whether parents should have veto power over medical decisions versus receiving notification, and at what patient ages parental rights diminish
  • Medical provider liability: Whether healthcare providers face legal consequences for proceeding with treatment without explicit parental consent or involvement
  • Patient privacy and autonomy: Whether expanded parental rights conflict with patient confidentiality protections and adolescent medical decision-making capacity

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

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