Permits a pregnant minor in Ohio to consent to prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery health care without parental consent.

Ohio SB440 allows a pregnant minor to consent to receive prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery health care without needing permission from a parent, guardian, or spouse. This care includes family planning services and is intended to maintain the life or improve the health of the minor or her unborn child. The bill also states that the minor is not liable for the cost of treatment. Health care professionals may inform the minor's spouse, parent, or guardian about the health care provided or needed, but cannot disclose the minor's medical history.

Permits a pregnant minor in Ohio to consent to prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery health care without parental consent.

Ohio SB440 allows a pregnant minor to consent to receive prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery health care without needing permission from a parent, guardian, or spouse. This care includes family planning services and is intended to maintain the life or improve the health of the minor or her unborn child. The bill also states that the minor is not liable for the cost of treatment. Health care professionals may inform the minor's spouse, parent, or guardian about the health care provided or needed, but cannot disclose the minor's medical history.