This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to strengthen parental rights concerning the health and well-being of minors. Key provisions include the requirement for parental or guardian consent for minors seeking treatment for specific diseases and for services provided by mobile response teams following immediate crisis interventions. The bill repeals a previous provision that allowed minors to access outpatient crisis intervention services without parental consent. Additionally, it mandates that school districts inform parents about any questionnaires or forms administered to students, giving parents the opportunity to opt their children out of participation.

Further amendments clarify the consent requirements for maternal health and contraceptive services, stipulating that minors can only receive these services with parental consent unless they are married, parents themselves, or pregnant. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of minors' health records while reinforcing the necessity of parental involvement in decisions affecting their children's mental, emotional, and physical health. It also introduces new rights for parents, such as the right to review and consent to surveys that may disclose sensitive information about their child and the right to consent to the use of biofeedback devices. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 166 Filed: 381.0051, 384.30, 394.459, 394.4784, 394.495, 397.501, 397.601, 1001.42