H2237
An Act regarding a minor's consent to substance use treatment
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of a minor's consent for substance use treatment. It aims to clarify and expand the existing legal framework regarding a minor's ability to access treatment without parental consent, recognizing that in certain circumstances, seeking treatment is in the minor’s best interest. The bill seeks to ensure minors have access to necessary substance use treatment services, particularly when parental consent is unavailable or would be detrimental to the minor’s well-being. It establishes a process for determining when a minor can consent to treatment independently.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for determining when a minor can consent to substance use treatment independently.
- Clarifies the circumstances under which a minor can seek treatment without parental consent.
- Supports access to substance use treatment services for minors.
Who is affected
- Minors
- Parents/Guardians
- Substance Use Treatment Providers
- Mental Health Professionals
- The Substance Use Treatment Industry
Notable changes
- Expands the criteria for a minor’s ability to consent to treatment.
- Provides a framework for assessing a minor’s best interest when parental consent is not possible.
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Primary sponsor
Joshua Tarsky
Cosponsor
Debra Schmill
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Bill H.2237 194th (Current)
An Act regarding a minor's consent to substance use treatment
By Representative Tarsky of Needham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2237) of Debra Schmill relative to a minor's consent to substance use treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Joshua Tarsky (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2237
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27) |
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