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SB1038 • 2025

An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities.

An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities.

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Sponsor
MASTRIANO
Last action
2025-10-07
Official status
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Oct. 7, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-10-07 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Oct. 7, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act providing for parental presence during medical and dental examinations of minors; protecting the rights of parents; and imposing duties on health care providers and health care facilities.