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AZ HB2548
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Ableser
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Title 44, Chapter 1, Article 3 by adding section 44-135 regarding medical decision-making capacity for minor parents.
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Allows minors aged 16 and older who are parents and otherwise competent to consent to medical treatment without requiring consent from their own parent or legal guardian.
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Specifies that consent given by a minor parent under this statute cannot be voided or disaffirmed based on the minor's age or status as a minor.
Legislative Description
Minor parents; medical decisions
Last Action
Referred to House HHS Committee
1/25/2010
Full Bill Text
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