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2023 SESSION
HB 1389 Mental illness or emotional disturbance; administration of any medication for treatment, etc.
Introduced by: Timothy Anderson-Resigned 4/3 | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Administration of controlled substances for treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbance; parental consent required. Provides that a minor shall not be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to administration of medication for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbance. Currently, a minor is deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to medical and health services needed in the case of outpatient care, treatment, or rehabilitation for mental illness or emotional disturbance.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Administration of controlled substances for treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbance; parental consent required. Provides that a minor shall not be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to administration of controlled substances for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbance. Currently, a minor is deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to medical and health services needed in the case of outpatient care, treatment, or rehabilitation for mental illness or emotional disturbance.