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ME LD1809

An Act to Prohibit Health Care Services Without Parental Consent


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Introduced
04/25/2023
In Committee
04/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/21/2023

Introduced Session

131st Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill requires parental consent and the provision of parental notification before a minor can obtain treatment for all health care services, including but not limited to: 1. Giving blood; 2. Preventing or treating a sexually transmitted infection; 3. Preventing or treatment for substance use disorder, including psychological, counseling or social work services; 4. Collecting sexual assault evidence through a sexual assault forensic examination; 5. Providing health services associated with a sexual assault forensic examination; 6. Providing family planning services; 7. Providing an abortion; 8. Treating emotional or psychological problems; 9. Providing direct and indirect services by school counselors and school social workers; and 10. Providing a substance use assessment, education or support group service when a student has been determined to be in violation of school rules governing substance use or alcohol or drug possession. The bill repeals the provision of law authorizing a surrogate to provide consent for the health care of a minor.

AI Summary

This bill requires parental consent and the provision of parental notification before a minor can obtain treatment for various health care services, including giving blood, preventing or treating sexually transmitted infections, substance use disorder treatment, sexual assault forensic examinations, family planning services, abortions, emotional or psychological problems, and school counseling or social work services related to substance use. The bill also repeals the provision of law authorizing a surrogate to provide consent for the health care of a minor.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Jun 21, 2023 (on 06/21/2023)

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