1551-S AMH CALD WEIK 137

SHB 1551 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4187.1/20) 1030

By Representative Caldier

NOT ADOPTED 02/12/2020

On page 8, beginning on line 20 of the striking amendment, strike all of section 7

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 22, after line 3 of the striking amendment, 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 section consecutively and correct any internal references.

Correct the title.

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