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HB 173·FL·house

Parental Rights

FailedFiled Oct 15, 2025
Sponsor: Kendall
Latest Action

H Died on Second Reading Calendar

Mar 13, 2026

Summary

The bill expands Florida parents' authority to approve or reject a wide range of services and information involving their children, including medical treatment, substance‑abuse programs, school questionnaires, and the collection of DNA or blood samples. It also repeals a provision that allowed minors to access outpatient crisis intervention without parental consent and creates administrative fines for providers who fail to obtain the required consent. The changes apply to minors, health‑care providers, schools, and mobile crisis teams.

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