Health-care decisions; require parental consent for those affecting unemancipated minors with limited exceptions.

SB 2893 requires parental consent for most healthcare decisions involving unemancipated minors (under 18), directly affecting minors seeking treatment and healthcare providers. It repeals existing exceptions allowing minors to receive treatment for venereal diseases (Section 41-41-13) or mental health issues related to substance use (Section 41-41-14) without parental knowledge, and amends rules for contraceptive access to require parental consent. Key exceptions remain for medical emergencies, blood donation, infectious disease testing, and situations where parental rights have been terminated. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, if passed, but died in committee on February 4, 2025.