AL SB58

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

Allows any minor to consent to services for preventing or treating pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and alcohol or drug dependency, regardless of age.

Requires parental written consent for school counseling and mental health services, with parents able to opt-in annually and rescind consent at any time.

Prohibits health care providers and governmental entities from denying parents access to their minor child's health information, except when prohibited by court order or when the parent is under investigation for a crime against the child.

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