HB 1675 Summary

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

• Establishes that parents or legal guardians cannot override consent given by a minor for HIV-related medical care.

• Specifies that minors who consent to HIV-related medical services shall not be liable for payment costs.

• Expands the definition of "licensed health care provider" to include physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses authorized to provide these services to minors.

• Updates statutory language to replace "venereal diseases" with "sexually transmitted infections" throughout Chapter 577A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Takes effect July 1, 2060.