The bill, S.B. No. 1303, amends Section 32.003 of the Family Code to expand the circumstances under which minors can consent to medical treatment. Specifically, it adds provisions allowing minors to consent to contraception-related examinations or medical treatments, excluding abortion. The bill outlines that minors who meet certain criteria, such as being unmarried and pregnant, or managing their own financial affairs, can seek medical care without parental consent.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "contraception" as any reversible method of preventing pregnancy approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. This legislative change aims to enhance minors' access to reproductive health services while ensuring they have the autonomy to make decisions regarding their health care. The new provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 32.003 (Family Code 32)