SB 1774 Summary

• Requires physicians to obtain notarized written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian before performing an abortion on a minor under 18 years old.

• Exempts the consent requirement only in medical emergencies or when a minor obtains a judicial waiver through circuit court petition.

• Establishes expedited judicial waiver process requiring court ruling within 3 business days, with appeal rights available within 7 days and confidential proceedings protected by pseudonym filing.

• Requires monthly reporting by physicians to the Department of Health on abortions performed on minors, with compiled annual data made public on the department website.

• Creates first-degree misdemeanor penalties for physicians performing abortion without required consent and establishes grounds for disciplinary action, while providing civil liability for failure to obtain consent.