Relating to age at which minor can consent to certain medical decisions and services

SB 719 raises the age at which minors can consent to certain medical services from 16 to 18 years, specifically for sexually transmitted infection care, alcohol addiction treatment, and controlled substance addiction treatment. The bill requires health care providers to notify parents or guardians (unless §16-30-26(b) applies) but removes the "mature minor" exception for these services. It also eliminates minors' ability to independently consent to do-not-resuscitate orders. The bill directly affects minors aged 16-17 and their parents/guardians regarding these specific health services.