1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 219

CHAPTER NUMBER: 217 File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled:
Consent to Mental Health Treatment - Minors

Synopsis:

Exempting from the capacity of a minor 16 years old or older to consent to consultation, diagnosis, or treatment for a mental or emotional disorder the capacity to refuse treatment for which consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian has been given.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/1
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/3
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
3/1
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
3/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/5
Third Reading Passed (132-2)
4/8
Return Passed
4/27
Signed by the Governor Chapter 217
Senate Action
3/8
First Reading Finance
3/10
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
4/9
Favorable Report by Finance
4/7
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/9
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MENTAL HEALTH
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health - General
( 20-104 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 5, 1999: Third Reading Passed (132-2)
Senate
April 9, 1999: Third Reading Passed (47-0)