Scored 3/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Health Care Bill
Parents must approve all health care for kids in SC
Parental Right to Dictate Health of Minor
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, parents would have to give permission for any medical treatment their children receive, limiting teens' ability to get care on their own.
Our take
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The bill would shift health decisions from teens to parents, cutting teens' access to confidential care and making it harder for them to get needed services without a parent’s OK.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would require parental consent for all health services to minors, except emergencies and first aid.
- It repeals the rule that lets 16‑year‑olds consent to essential health care without parent approval.
- Parents could sue for violations and claim up to $100,000 in non‑economic damages.
- The Attorney General could enforce the new rules.
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