An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities.

SB 1038 requires healthcare providers and facilities to allow parents or legal guardians to be present during medical and dental examinations of minors. It directly affects parents of children under 18 and healthcare entities providing care to minors. The bill mandates that providers accommodate parental presence unless a minor specifically requests otherwise or a medical reason prevents it. It also imposes a duty on healthcare facilities to establish clear policies supporting this requirement.