S 2915
Lowers age at which minors can consent to behavioral health care treatment from age 16 to age 14.
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Bill overview
This bill changes New Jersey law to allow minors aged 14, instead of 16, to consent to behavioral health care treatment. It expands the ability for younger individuals to receive necessary medical and mental health services without requiring parental consent, particularly in cases involving sexually transmitted infections, HIV, or suspected sexual assault. The bill also clarifies confidentiality requirements for these treatments and specifies the types of professionals who can provide care.
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Joseph Vitale
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