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OK HB2964
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Nelson
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AI Summary
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Adds new provision allowing minors who are victims of sexual assault to consent to forensic medical examinations by qualified licensed health care professionals without parental consent.
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Limits the self-consent authority for sexual assault victims strictly to forensic medical examinations only.
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Protects health professionals from liability when acting in good faith under this provision, except for negligence or intentional harm.
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Maintains confidentiality of information obtained through care by prohibiting dissemination to schools, law enforcement, courts, or government agencies without minor's consent, except where legally required or necessary for health and public safety.
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Effective date: November 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; allowing minor who is victim of sexual assault to consent to a forensic medical examination; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Rules
2/8/2016