RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Summary
Authorizes licensed osteopathic physicians and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advance practice registered nurses, to provide minor-initiated medical care and services. Requires the licensed health care provider to ensure that the covered entity has been notified that minor-initiated medical care and services should not be disclosed. Requires the covered entity to have policies and procedures established to maintain nondisclosure of the minor-initiated medical care and services to the minor's parent or legal guardian. Authorizes the licensed health care provider to submit a claim to the covered entity for the provision of minor-initiated medical care and services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 31, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.
Jan 27, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to HHS, CPN.
Jan 20, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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