HB172

Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent

Introduced·3/12/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB172 requires parental consent for minors to receive mental health services related to gender-related conditions.

Ohio HB172 amends the state's Revised Code to mandate that mental health professionals cannot diagnose or treat minors for gender-related conditions without parental consent. The bill also requires screening for other mental health conditions and traumas during diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, it prohibits school districts from providing sexuality content to students in grades K-12 without parental consent and mandates policies to promote parental involvement in student health decisions.

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Current
Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 19, 2025

10:00 AM

House Health 3rd Hearing, Opp/IP Testimony

Oct 22, 2025

10:30 AM

House Health 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Health

Mar 12, 2025

House

Introduced