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Florida Bill Demands Parental Consent for Minors' STI Treatment

10/14/2025

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Florida state Sen. Erin Grall (R-Fla.) introduced S.B. 166 to require parental consent for treating minors' STIs.
Under the bill, minors may be examined for STIs without consent, but treatment would be denied without parental consent.
The proposal also requires parental consent for mental health questionnaires in schools and discussions about contraception.
Critics say the measure could hinder necessary medical care for minors, and Grall has not commented.

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Florida state Sen. Erin Grall (R-Fla.) introduced S.B. 166 to require parental consent for treating minors' STIs.
Under the bill, minors may be examined for STIs without consent, but treatment would be denied without parental consent.
The proposal also requires parental consent for mental health questionnaires in schools and discussions about contraception.
Critics say the measure could hinder necessary medical care for minors, and Grall has not commented.