MS HB1345

Prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal directives that allow medical, health care, behavioral, or mental health treatment to unemancipated minors without parental notification or consent, specifically targeting Title X of the Public Health Service Act and 42 CFR Section 59.10.

Creates a civil cause of action allowing parents to sue any person, corporation, or entity that violates parental notification and consent requirements, with remedies including actual damages, court costs, attorney fees, and punitive damages.

Requires written parental or guardian consent before students can participate in mental health or behavioral health classes or programs, with exceptions allowing enrollment in credit courses but not mandatory participation without consent.

Allows school districts that violate parental notification and consent requirements to be subject to civil suits for damages brought by affected parents.

Takes effect July 1, 2024, and establishes that sovereign immunity is not a defense in actions brought under this act.