AN ACT REQUIRING THE NOTIFICATION OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR PRIOR TO THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE MINOR.

HB 5342 requires healthcare providers to notify a minor's parent or guardian before providing medical or mental health services to the minor. The bill directly affects minors receiving such care and their parents/guardians, mandating prior notification as a standard practice. It includes a specific exception for pregnancy termination, allowing minors to seek court approval for the procedure while maintaining anonymity and ensuring timely processing. This legislation aims to establish a notification requirement for routine care, with a streamlined court process for pregnancy-related decisions. The bill does not alter existing abortion access laws but specifies procedural steps for minors seeking pregnancy termination without parental involvement.