The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6610, seeks to amend current statutes regarding the termination of a pregnancy by a minor. The bill mandates that a parent or guardian must be notified before a minor can proceed with terminating a pregnancy. However, it also allows for the minor to seek court approval to terminate the pregnancy without parental notification, ensuring that the process maintains the minor's anonymity and is expedited to facilitate timely access to care.

The intent of this legislation is to protect the best interests of minors who are facing unplanned pregnancies, balancing the need for parental involvement with the minor's right to privacy and autonomy in making such a significant decision. The bill introduces new legal language requiring parental notification while also providing a legal pathway for minors to bypass this requirement under specific circumstances.