The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7213 aims to enhance access to reproductive health care for minor children by allowing them to consent to services related to pregnancy and pregnancy prevention without needing parental consent or notification. The bill defines key terms such as "health care provider," "minor child," and "physician," and specifies that services include contraceptive counseling, prenatal care, and pain management during labor, but explicitly excludes sterilization. Additionally, it mandates that health care providers cannot disclose information about the provision of these services to a minor's parents or guardians without the minor's express consent, and it protects parents or guardians from being liable for costs associated with these services if they were not informed.

The bill also includes provisions for updating state regulations to align with its new requirements and repeals existing regulations that may conflict with the new law. Specifically, it repeals section 19a-116 of the general statutes and section 19a-116-1 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies. The act is set to take effect upon passage for certain sections, while others will take effect on July 1, 2025. The overall purpose of the bill is to safeguard patients' access to reproductive health care.

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