Telemedicine for mental health; consent for medical treatment of minor; exceptions; penalties for violations; effective date.

HB 1397 requires written parental or guardian consent for most medical treatments, including prescriptions and surgeries, for minors under Oklahoma law. It specifically allows schools to use school-year consent for telemedicine mental health services at school sites without requiring parents to be present during the session. The bill exempts emergency care and abortions (which follow separate abortion laws), and violations carry misdemeanor penalties. This directly affects minors, parents/guardians, schools, and healthcare providers offering telemedicine services.