HB 25-1251

House Bill 25-1251 in Colorado requires that parents give their written or verbal consent before a minor can receive certain medical services, including surgical procedures and specific mental health treatments. However, this requirement doesn't apply if the minor is under state custody, in a life-threatening situation, or when there's a court order for the treatment. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now enforceable by law. This affects parents, minors seeking medical care, and healthcare providers who must obtain parental consent unless an exception applies.

Official Summary

The bill prohibits an individual, corporation, association, organization, state-supported institution, or individual employed by any of these entities from procuring, soliciting to perform, arranging for the performance of, or performing a surgical procedure, or providing other medical or mental health services to a minor without written or verbal consent from the minor's parent. Parental consent is not required if the minor is in the custody of a county department of human or social services or the division of youth services, in a medical emergency situation, or there is a valid court order directing the provision of the medical service.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)