HB 1040: Sterilization Rights of Person with Disabilities

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act prohibits sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability without the person's informed consent if the person has decision-making capacity. The act prohibits sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability without the person's informed consent if the person does not have decision-making capacity, except in accordance with processes in existing law that allow another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the person to consent on the person's behalf.     The act repeals provisions that:Explain what happens when there is a disagreement about whether an adult with an intellectual and developmental disability is capable of consenting to sterilization;Set forth a process for a person to petition a court for, and a court to order, sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability who either cannot consent or is a minor; andRequire all records, hearings, and proceedings related to a decision to sterilize a person with an intellectual and developmental disability to remain confidential.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 50 · Republican 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 27, 2026Governor Signed
2. March 19, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
3. March 19, 2026Sent to the Governor
4. March 18, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. March 12, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. March 11, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 10, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
8. March 9, 2026Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/10/2026 - No Amendments
9. March 4, 2026Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
10. February 12, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
11. February 10, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. February 9, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

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