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AR HB1305
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Delia Haak
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-9-602(7) to clarify that unemancipated minors age 16 and older may consent to treatment for sexual assault, domestic/sexual/physical abuse, substance or alcohol abuse, and human trafficking.
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Adds new subdivision (15) to Arkansas Code § 20-9-602 allowing unemancipated minors of sufficient intelligence to consent to surgical or medical treatment or procedures received from the Department of Health at local health unit facilities.
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Maintains the requirement that minors demonstrate sufficient intelligence to understand and appreciate the consequences of proposed surgical or medical treatment before providing consent.
Legislative Description
To Restore And Protect Parental Rights; And To Amend The Consent To Treatment Authorization For Minors.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023