Texas HB4147 mandates informed consent for sexually transmitted disease screenings, allowing individuals to opt out.

Texas HB4147 amends the Health and Safety Code to require health care providers to obtain informed consent from individuals before conducting a screening test for sexually transmitted diseases. Individuals have the option to opt out of the screening test. If a positive result is obtained, the health care provider must inform the individual about available health care, education, prevention, and social support services. The Health and Human Services Commission must adopt rules implementing these provisions by January 1, 2026, though providers are not required to comply until that date.

Texas HB4147 mandates informed consent for sexually transmitted disease screenings, allowing individuals to opt out.

Texas HB4147 amends the Health and Safety Code to require health care providers to obtain informed consent from individuals before conducting a screening test for sexually transmitted diseases. Individuals have the option to opt out of the screening test. If a positive result is obtained, the health care provider must inform the individual about available health care, education, prevention, and social support services. The Health and Human Services Commission must adopt rules implementing these provisions by January 1, 2026, though providers are not required to comply until that date.