HI SB768

Minors age 14 or older may consent to mental health treatment or counseling services from licensed mental health professionals or mental health professionals without parental consent, provided the professional determines the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently.

Mental health professionals must ask minors whether they want services kept confidential from parents or guardians and must explain what confidentiality means as a standard of care.

Covered entities are prohibited from disclosing billing information or payment details to a minor's parent or legal guardian if the minor received mental health services without parental consent or participation.

Minors receiving mental health services are not liable for any out-of-pocket payments; parents are not liable for out-of-pocket payments unless they participate in the treatment.

Defines "mental health professional" to include persons working under supervision of licensed professionals who are either enrolled in accredited training programs or have completed all licensing requirements except supervised experience hours or examinations.

Bill takes effect July 1, 2050.