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Introduced
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
In Committee
04/26/2017
04/26/2017
Crossed Over
04/26/2017
04/26/2017
Passed
Dead
05/01/2017
05/01/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill lowers the age of consent from 15 years of age and older to 10 years of age and older for a minor to seek and obtain outpatient psychotherapy services from a licensed mental health professional. The bill allows a minor 10 years of age or older to receive such outpatient psychotherapy services without the consent of his or her parent or guardian. The licensed mental health professional is immune from civil or criminal liability for providing outpatient psychotherapy services unless he or she acts negligently or outside the scope of his or her practice. The bill clarifies that the age of consent for a minor seeking inpatient psychotherapy or other inpatient mental health services without the consent of a parent or legal guardian remains 15 years of age or older.
AI Summary
This bill lowers the age of consent for minors to seek and obtain outpatient psychotherapy services from a licensed mental health professional from 15 to 10 years of age, without the consent of their parent or guardian. The bill aims to increase access to mental health services for youth, particularly those between 10 and 14 years old, who may be hesitant to involve their parents due to concerns about their mental health. The bill provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for licensed mental health professionals providing such services, unless they act negligently or outside the scope of their practice. However, the bill clarifies that the age of consent for inpatient psychotherapy or other inpatient mental health services remains at 15 years of age or older.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/01/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb17-1320 |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_1320_ren.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017A_1320_eng.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017A/bills/2017a_1320_01.pdf |
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