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OK SB1196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Nelson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Minors who are victims of sexual assault may consent to a forensic medical examination by a qualified licensed health care professional without parental consent

  • Self-consent for sexual assault victims is limited to forensic medical examinations only, not broader medical treatment

  • Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Section 2602, adding sexual assault victims to the existing list of minors who may self-consent to certain health services

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

  • Passed the House on April 21, 2016 and the Senate on May 10, 2016

Legislative Description

Parents' Bill of Rights; establishing certain exception to consent requirement. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/16/2016

5/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Children, Youth, and Family Services3/9/2016
Health and Human Services2/2/2016

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