HB 1239: Unaccompanied homeless youth; consent to surgical or medical care.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Unaccompanied homeless youth; consent to surgical or medical care. Provides that except for the purposes of sexual sterilization or abortion, a minor who is 14 years of age or older and who is an unaccompanied homeless youth shall be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to surgical or medical examination or treatment, including dental examination and treatment, for himself or his minor child. The bill describes evidence sufficient to determine that a minor is an unaccompanied homeless youth and provides that no health care provider shall be liable for any civil or criminal action for providing surgical or medical treatment to an unaccompanied homeless youth or his minor child without first obtaining the consent of his parent or guardian provided in accordance with the law, with the exception of liability for negligence in the diagnosis or treatment of such unaccompanied homeless youth.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. November 18, 2024Left in Health and Human Services
2. February 6, 2024Continued to 2025 in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)
3. February 1, 2024Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (Voice Vote)
4. January 23, 2024Assigned sub: Health
5. January 10, 2024Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
6. January 10, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103897D