AL HB267

Raises the minimum age for minors to consent to medical, dental, and mental health services from 14 to 18 years old, with exceptions for married, divorced, pregnant, emancipated minors, or those living independently.

Allows any minor to consent to services for preventing or treating pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and alcohol or drug dependency without parental consent.

Requires school counseling services to operate under an opt-in system where parents must provide written permission annually for students under 18 to participate in mental health services, with exceptions for imminent threats or suspected abuse.

Prohibits health care providers and governmental entities from denying parents access to their minor child's health information unless a court order prohibits it or the parent is under investigation for a crime against the child.

Establishes that parents have a fundamental right to make decisions concerning health care services for their minor children; effective October 1, 2025.