Parents Medical Bill of Rights (Senate)

HB519

Parents' Medical Bil...

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Bill ID

HB 519

TITLE

Parents' Medical Bill of Rights.

STATUS

Last Action on 03/25/2025: [House] Filed

COMMITTEES

VERSIONS

EDITION 2 EDITION 1 FILED

SB759

Minors Health Protec...

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Parents Medical Bill of Rights (Senate)

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Email Subject:

Dear [Your Elected Official],

I’m writing to urge you to support the Parents Medical Bill of Rights and repeal NCGS 90-21.5(a) to restore parents’ ability to make critical medical decisions for their children.
Under current North Carolina law, minors can consent to medical treatment for STDs, pregnancy, substance abuse, and mental health issues—without parental involvement. This dangerous policy leaves parents powerless to protect their children and ensure they receive appropriate care.
In August 2021, a Yancey County woman became guardian of her teenage niece after her sister died. The niece had mental health issues worsened by the loss, but the aunt struggled to manage her care due to NC laws letting minors consent to certain treatments. She was denied access to medical records and couldn’t prevent her niece from getting a birth control implant. Frustrated, she told NC Values Coalition she felt powerless to protect her.
Children lack the maturity to navigate serious medical decisions alone, yet parents are not only excluded but also denied access to their child’s medical records. This must change. Parents have a fundamental right to guide their child’s healthcare, and North Carolina law should reflect that.
Please support the Parents Medical Bill of Rights and stand up for parental rights in North Carolina.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & State]

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