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SB595Introduced in the Senate

Requiring both parents consent for non-emergency and non-life-threatening procedures on children

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Resources

Introduced by Laura Wakim Chapman, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to require non-emergency and non-life-threatening medical procedures on behalf of the child only be permitted after both parents agree.

Where it stands

To Health and Human Resources

January 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Health and Human Resources

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