Alaska SB90 allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient behavioral and mental health services without parental consent.

Alaska SB90 modifies consent requirements for minors seeking behavioral and mental health services. It allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient behavioral and mental health services without parental consent. The bill outlines conditions under which a mental health provider may continue services without parental consent, such as when the minor is homeless or when obtaining parental consent would be detrimental to the minor's well-being. The provider must document attempts to obtain parental consent and may deny access to clinical records if the minor objects.

Alaska SB90 allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient behavioral and mental health services without parental consent.

Alaska SB90 modifies consent requirements for minors seeking behavioral and mental health services. It allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient behavioral and mental health services without parental consent. The bill outlines conditions under which a mental health provider may continue services without parental consent, such as when the minor is homeless or when obtaining parental consent would be detrimental to the minor's well-being. The provider must document attempts to obtain parental consent and may deny access to clinical records if the minor objects.