AK HB232

Minors aged 16 and older may consent to up to five outpatient behavioral or mental health appointments (90 minutes each) without parental consent, but providers cannot prescribe medication without parental approval

After the fifth appointment, providers must determine whether seeking parental consent would be detrimental to the minor's well-being, such as in cases involving allegations of abuse or neglect by the parent

Providers may continue treatment without parental consent if they make at least two unsuccessful attempts to contact parents, or if seeking consent would harm the minor; determinations must be re-evaluated every 60 days

Unaccompanied homeless minors aged 16+ may consent to medical, behavioral, mental health, and dental services with documentation signed by a homeless services director, school liaison, attorney, or two adults with knowledge of their situation

Parents are relieved of financial obligation for services provided under these provisions; the act takes effect January 1, 2026