Amends Delaware Code to modify parental consent requirements for minors seeking an abortion.
This bill amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code to revise the parental consent requirements for minors seeking an abortion. It mandates that a physician or other medically authorized person must give at least 24 hours' notice to a parent, grandparent, or licensed mental health professional before performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor. The bill also allows a Family Court to waive the parental consent requirement if the minor is deemed mature and well-informed or if obtaining consent is not in the minor's best interest, such as in cases of abuse or neglect.
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