The bill amends the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act to clarify definitions and consent requirements for minors receiving health care. It introduces a new definition of "minor" as an individual under eighteen years of age and specifies that gender-affirming and reproductive health care cannot be provided to minors without parental consent, unless otherwise permitted by law. Additionally, the bill reaffirms that public bodies and entities cannot discriminate against individuals based on their use of reproductive or gender-affirming health care services and cannot interfere with access to these services.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the limitations on public bodies regarding the provision of health care, ensuring that they cannot impose laws or regulations that conflict with the Act. It also clarifies that health care providers are not obligated to provide services that are outside their scope of practice or against their medical judgment, and that managed care organizations are not required to cover claims not mandated by existing contracts or laws. Overall, the bill aims to protect the rights of individuals seeking reproductive and gender-affirming health care while establishing clear consent requirements for minors.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 24-34-2, 24-34-3