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MS HB1100
MS HB1100Minors; prohibit health care providers and institutions from providing health care to without parental consent.
summary
Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
Passed
Dead
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Health-care Institution Or Health-care Provider From Providing Health Care For An Unemancipated Minor Without First Obtaining The Consent Of The Minor's Parent, Guardian Or Surrogate; To Provide For Certain Exceptions To The Requirement Of Obtaining Parental Consent; To Authorize A Parent, Guardian Or Surrogate Of An Unemancipated Minor To Bring Suit For Any Violation Of This Act; To Amend Sections 41-41-17 And 41-42-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Repeal Section 41-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That A Physician Or Nurse Practitioner May Treat Minors For Venereal Disease Without Parental Consent, And Section 41-41-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That A Physician Or Psychologist May Treat Certain Minors For Mental Or Emotional Problems Caused Or Related To Alcohol Or Drugs Without Parental Consent; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to prohibit healthcare institutions or providers from providing healthcare to unemancipated minors without first obtaining the consent of the minor's parent, guardian, or surrogate, with certain exceptions. It also allows parents, guardians, or surrogates to bring suit for any violation of this law and recover damages, fees, and other relief. The bill also repeals provisions that previously allowed minors to receive treatment for venereal diseases or mental/emotional issues related to alcohol or drugs without parental consent.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 04/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB1100.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1100PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/ham/HB1100_H_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1100IN.htm |
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