S1199 would exempt informed parental consent for health care in situations that involve a minor child who is “pregnant or has a child,” has a “psychological illness or injury,” or is “accessing the services of the Idaho crisis and suicide hotline.” The Senate passed S1199 on March 31, 2025, by a vote of 26 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill egregiously restricts a parent’s ability to make medical decisions for their minor child—not matter how young—if that child is (or claims to be) pregnant or experiencing a “mental health crisis.” In addition, it does not prevent the preemptive use of hormonal birth-control drugs or devices, particularly high-dose “morning-after” pills (e.g., Plan B), which function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in “silent abortions.” Given that the care of human life is the greatest responsibility of government, Idaho ought to forbid all methods of abortion entirely, upholding the sanctity of life of every person. At the same time, lawmakers must secure the decision-making authority of parents over their minor children. Parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Constitutional Vote: No
S1199 "Morning-After" Pill for Minors (passed 26 to 9 on 3/31/2025). Would exempt informed parental consent for health care in situations that involve a minor child who is “pregnant or has a child,” has a “psychological illness or injury,” or is “accessing the services of the Idaho crisis and suicide hotline.”
3/31/2025
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S1199 "Morning-After" Pill for Minors (passed 26 to 9 on 3/31/2025). Would exempt informed parental consent for health care in situations that involve a minor child who is “pregnant or has a child,” has a “psychological illness or injury,” or is “accessing the services of the Idaho crisis and suicide hotline.”
