Bill > S00762

This bill amends the Public Health Law to allow licensed medical professionals, such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and licensed midwives, to provide care and 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 these professionals to provide health care related to the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including administering vaccines, to minors under 18 without parental consent, as long as the minor has the capacity to consent. The bill also includes provisions related to the release of patient information and the scope of practice for licensed medical professionals.