1551-S AMH CALD WEIK 132
SHB 1551 - H AMD 1024
By Representative Caldier
WITHDRAWN 02/12/2020
On page 9, beginning on line 1, strike all of section 7
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 25, after line 35, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 23. A minor sixteen years of age or older may give consent to treatment to avoid HIV infection. Such consent shall not be subject to disaffirmance because of minority. The consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of such minor shall not be necessary to authorize hospital, medical, and surgical care related to treatment to avoid HIV infection, and such parent, parents, or legal guardian shall not be liable for payment for any care rendered pursuant to this section."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references.
Correct the title.
| EFFECT: Changes the age a minor may provide consent, without the consent of a parent or guardian, for treatment to avoid HIV infection from fourteen to sixteen. |
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