HB 2232 Summary

• Revises human sexuality curriculum requirements to emphasize abstinence as the preferred choice and most effective method while requiring medically accurate, peer-reviewed instruction on contraception, STI prevention, and sexual safety.

• Prohibits school districts from using abortion providers or those offering abortion services as instructors or curriculum developers for human sexuality education.

• Authorizes physicians to use expedited partner therapy to treat sex partners of persons with chlamydia or gonorrhea without requiring an intervening medical evaluation.

• Establishes the "Birth Control Protection Act" declaring that consenting individuals have a state-protected right to obtain and use safe and effective contraception without government interference.

• Requires pharmacies to dispense prescribed drugs and over-the-counter contraception without delay and to either obtain unavailable items or transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies; prohibits intimidation or harassment of customers seeking contraception.