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NE LB369
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Megan Hunt
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AI Summary
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Allows persons 18 years of age or older to make their own health care decisions without parental or guardian consent, unless in custody of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to a juvenile court order
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Grants minors under 19 who are committed to the Department of Correctional Services for secure care the right to consent to and make decisions about their own medical care, mental health services, and related services during their commitment
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Removes the requirement for parental or guardian consent for health care decisions for incarcerated youth, except as required under section 71-6902
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Amends Nebraska Revised Statutes section 43-2101 regarding the age of majority and rights of minors
Legislative Description
Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental health care
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026