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HR 2752 111th Congress House Health Child health Family planning and birth control Family relationships

Parent's Right to Know Act of 2009

Introduced: June 8, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 8, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parent's Right to Know Act of 2009 - Prohibits any funds appropriated for carrying out federal family planning programs from being made available to any family planning project if any service provider in the project knowingly provides contraceptive drugs or devices to a minor, unless: (1) such provider has given actual written notice to a custodial parent or legal guardian at least five business days prior to providing the drugs or prescription devices; (2) the minor has written consent of a parent or legal guardian; (3) the minor is emancipated; or (4) a court has directed that the minor may receive such drugs or prescription devices.

Requires providers to certify to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) compliance with this Act.

What's happening now June 9, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2