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Committee sends parental-rights bill H 860 to 14th Order for amendment after stakeholder support
Summary
H 860, which would revise parental rights in medical decisions and allow certain tests or crisis services for minors without parental consent, was moved to the 14th Order for possible amendment after testimony from medical and crisis-hotline representatives backing clarity and access for youth.
Senator Anthon presented H 860, describing the bill as revising and clarifying parental rights in medical decision making to allow providers to act in certain emergency or prenatal situations without parental consent and to permit some newborn drug testing and access to crisis hotline services for minors.
Supporters included Ken McClure of the Idaho Medical Association, Jace Woods of Meridian, and Lee Flinn representing the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. They testified that the bill would clarify guidance for medical providers, enable timely care for minors in emergencies, allow certain newborn drug testing without parental consent, and expand minors' access to crisis resources.
Committee members asked for refinements to definitions and evidence-collection language. Vice Chairman Bernt praised the advocates and moved, with Senator Toews seconding, to send H 860 to the 14th Order of Business for possible amendment. The motion carried by voice vote.
The committee's referral to the 14th Order indicates sponsors will work with stakeholders to refine statutory definitions, evidence-collection provisions, and consent language before possible floor consideration.
