Bill > HB400

This bill modifies Louisiana law regarding medical consent for minors, primarily requiring parental consent for most medical and mental health services for individuals under 17 years old. The bill establishes specific exceptions where minors can independently consent to medical treatment, including situations involving military service, pregnancy, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, substance misuse, blood donation, potential abuse or neglect, and voluntary admission to treatment facilities. Healthcare providers must now obtain parental consent for most medical procedures, with the notable exceptions listed above. The bill also mandates that healthcare providers provide parents or legal guardians with copies of medical information related to minor patients. Additionally, the legislation removes previous statutes that allowed minors to independently consent to certain medical treatments and protects healthcare facilities and providers from civil or criminal liability when following these guidelines, except in cases of negligence. An important emergency clause is maintained, which implies consent for surgical or medical treatment in emergency situations, ensuring that critical care can still be provided when immediate action is necessary.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB400&sbi=y