Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent
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HB 172 — Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent
Last action — Referred to committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
To amend sections 2151.461, 3129.03, 3313.473, 3798.07, and 3798.12 and to repeal section 5122.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of mental health services to minors without parental consent.
Bill Text
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The bill amends existing law to require parental consent for the provision of mental health services to minors.
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Section 3129.03
No mental health professional shall diagnose or treat a minor individual who presents for the diagnosis or treatment of a gender-related condition without first obtaining the consent of one of the following:→ No mental health professional shall diagnose or treat a minor individual who presents for the diagnosis or treatment of a gender-related condition without first obtaining the consent of at least one parent of the minor individual, at least one legal custodian of the minor individual, or the minor individual's guardian.This change specifies that parental consent is necessary for mental health diagnoses or treatments for minors.
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Section 3313.473(B)(4)
Adopt a procedure to obtain authorization from parents prior to providing any type of health care service to the student, including physical, mental, and behavioral health care services.→ Adopt a procedure to obtain authorization from parents prior to providing any type of health care service to the student.This change emphasizes that parental authorization must be obtained before any health care services are provided to students.
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Section 3313.473(B)(2)
promptly notify a student's parent of any substantial change in the student's services, including counseling services, or monitoring related to the student's mental, emotional, or physical health.→ promptly notify a student's parent of any substantial change in the student's services, including counseling services.This change requires that parents be promptly informed of significant changes regarding their child's counseling services.
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Section 2151.461(A)
the emergency department or hospital shall do both of the following: Communicate with the public children services agency or private child placing agency with custody of the child about the visit.→ the emergency department or hospital shall communicate with the public children services agency or private child placing agency with custody of the child about the visit.This change ensures that hospitals must communicate with child's custody agencies about visits for mental health crises.
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Section 2151.461(A)(1)
Except for care that a child has consented to under section 2108.31, 2151.85, 2907.29, 3701.242, 3709.241, 3719.012, or 5120.172, or 5122.04 of the Revised Code, the emergency department or hospital shall discuss the child's medical treatment with and request authorization of care from the agency.→ Except for care that a child has consented to under section 2108.31, 2151.85, 2907.29, 3701.242, or 5120.172 of the Revised Code, the emergency department or hospital shall discuss the child's medical treatment with and request authorization of care from the agency.This change limits the chapters for which existing consent allows treatment without parental authorization.
Action History
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As Introduced
Sponsors
- Johnathan Newman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Johnathan Newman Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (133)
133 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 172 do?
- To amend sections 2151.461, 3129.03, 3313.473, 3798.07, and 3798.12 and to repeal section 5122.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of mental health services to minors without parental consent.
- Who sponsors HB 172?
- HB 172 is sponsored by Johnathan Newman (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 172?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 172?
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