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NY S00937

NY S00937
Provides treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors without a parent's or guardian's consent; provides definition for health care practitioner.


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to providing medical care to minors for sexually transmitted diseases without a parent's or guardian's consent

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Law to allow health care practitioners to provide treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors under the age of 18 without the consent or knowledge of their parents or guardians. It also allows health care practitioners to provide vaccines and other preventative care related to sexually transmitted diseases to minors without parental consent, as long as the minor has the capacity to consent. The bill also clarifies the definition of "health care practitioner" to include any person licensed, certified, or authorized to practice under Title 8 of the Education Law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/05/2022)

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