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HB 1416 (2022)

Allow either parent to consent to mental health treatment for a child

Summary:

In parenting cases with shared decision-making responsibility, this bill allows either parent to consent to mental health treatment for the child, provided that the parent notifies the other parent of the decision before treatment begins.

Bill Sponsor:
Amanda Bouldin
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Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
SENATE
Status Detail:
Interim Study
Public Hearing Date:
04/26/2022 01:50 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/15/2022
Senate Voting Date:
05/05/2022
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