HB 478 Summary

• Allows minors to consent independently to medical care for HIV diagnosis, treatment, and prevention without parental or guardian approval.

• Prohibits parents or legal guardians from overriding consent given by a minor for HIV-related medical care.

• Exempts minors from financial liability for HIV treatment or prevention services provided under this law.

• Expands the definition of "medical care and services" to include prevention of sexually transmitted infections and replaces outdated "venereal disease" terminology with "sexually transmitted infection."

• Takes effect upon approval.