HB 2884
Parental rights in health care; minor child's health care consultations; parental abuse exception; Attorney General enforcement; relief; immunity; physician and psychotherapist patient privilege; minor cannot refuse to disclose information to their parent or legal guardian; disclosure of confidential information, privileges, and testimony in hearings; parent or legal guardian's consent is required; disclosure of information and exceptions; right of self-consent under certain conditions and doctor-patient privileges; minors can consent without a parent or legal guardian; effective date.
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Bill overview
This bill significantly alters parental rights regarding a minor child's healthcare. It establishes a parent's right to be present during health consultations and access records, with an exception for situations involving suspected parental abuse. The bill also clarifies the Attorney General's role in enforcing these rights, removes physician and psychotherapist patient privilege protections as they currently exist, and modifies rules around minor consent for healthcare services, allowing minors to consent in specific circumstances without parental involvement while still requiring parental consent in others. It also addresses disclosure of confidential information and privileges in hearings.
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