Requires parent to be notified when minor undergoes procedure or treatment under certain circumstances.
This bill requires parents to be notified before their unemancipated minor child receives any medical or surgical procedure or treatment, with three key exceptions: (1) if the parent has a notarized document confirming prior notification, (2) if a physician certifies a medical emergency, or (3) if a court grants a waiver. Minors may petition a Superior Court judge for a waiver based on their maturity, evidence of parental abuse, or if notification would harm their best interests. The bill also mandates a confidential court process for waiver requests, including a 48-hour decision timeline and free appeal options for denied petitions. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment.
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Oct 2024
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Governor
Introduced Oct 7, 2024
Last action Oct 7, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Pennacchio
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