S 1351 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires parent to be notified when minor undergoes procedure or treatment under certain circumstances.

This bill requires parents to be notified before their unemancipated minor (under 18 and not legally independent) undergoes any medical or surgical procedure. Exceptions include if the parent has a notarized waiver, a physician certifies a medical emergency, or a minor petitions a judge for a waiver. Judges may waive notification if the minor is mature enough to decide (e.g., for abortion or other procedures), if abuse by a parent is documented, or if notification would harm the minor’s best interests. The court must rule within 48 hours and maintain confidential records. This applies to all medical procedures, not just specific treatments like abortion.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Pennacchio
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