The Parental Medical Rights Protection Act establishes that parents have a fundamental right to direct their children's medical care, emphasizing the need to balance this right with the state's interest in child welfare. The Act prohibits the removal of a child from a custodial parent based solely on allegations of medical neglect unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the proposed medical treatment is necessary to prevent imminent death or permanent disability, and that the parent has refused or failed to obtain such treatment after being informed by a licensed healthcare provider.

Additionally, the Act allows parents to rebut claims of medical necessity by demonstrating that the child is receiving appropriate treatment from a qualified professional. It mandates that courts permit discovery and expert testimony in these cases and restricts judicial notice of contested medical matters unless agreed upon by all parties. Furthermore, it stipulates that no emergency removal order can be issued without clear evidence of other acts or threats of physical abuse posing an imminent risk to the child's safety. The Act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.