SB 719
Relating to age at which minor can consent to certain medical decisions and services
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to allow minors aged 16 and older to consent to certain medical decisions and services without parental consent, with some exceptions. It removes the definition of ‘mature minor,’ changes the age at which minors can consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and substance use disorders, and removes the ability of a minor to consent to a do-not-resuscitate order. The bill requires parental notice for most services, but provides exceptions when parental consent is unavailable.
Key provisions
- Allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to general health services with parental notice.
- Removes the definition of ‘mature minor’ from the code.
- Changes the age at which minors can consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases with parental notice.
- Changes the age at which minors can consent to alcohol addiction care with parental notice.
- Changes the age at which minors can consent to controlled substance addiction care with parental notice.
- Removes the ability of a minor to consent to a do-not-resuscitate order.
- Specifies circumstances when parental notice is not required.
- Requires health care providers to provide parental notice for certain services.
Who is affected
- Minors (ages 16 and older)
- Parents/Guardians of Minors
- Healthcare Providers (physicians, nurses, etc.)
- State Board of Pharmacy
- Individuals with substance use disorders
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