Bill > HB1397

This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding consent for medical treatment of minors by explicitly including telemedicine for mental health services. Specifically, the bill modifies an existing law that requires written parental or guardian consent before medical procedures, examinations, or prescription medications can be provided to minors. The amendment clarifies that when telemedicine services, including mental health services, are performed at a school site and parental consent has been previously provided, the healthcare professional is not required to verify the parent's physical presence. The bill maintains existing exceptions for emergency medical situations and retains the previous penalty structure, which establishes that violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, up to one year in county jail, or both. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing healthcare providers and schools with ample time to prepare for the updated consent requirements for telemedicine mental health services.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1397&Session=2600