Hawaii HB731 allows physicians to examine and treat minors who are victims of sexual offenses without parental consent.

Hawaii HB731 modifies state statutes to allow physicians to examine and treat minors who are victims of sexual offenses without needing parental consent. The bill specifies that a physician must make a reasonable effort to notify the minor's parent or guardian of the sexual offense before providing care, unless the offender is the parent or guardian. The physician can proceed with care if the minor consents, even if the parent or guardian objects. The bill also ensures that physicians are not held civilly or criminally liable for their actions, except in cases of negligence.

Hawaii HB731 allows physicians to examine and treat minors who are victims of sexual offenses without parental consent.

Hawaii HB731 modifies state statutes to allow physicians to examine and treat minors who are victims of sexual offenses without needing parental consent. The bill specifies that a physician must make a reasonable effort to notify the minor's parent or guardian of the sexual offense before providing care, unless the offender is the parent or guardian. The physician can proceed with care if the minor consents, even if the parent or guardian objects. The bill also ensures that physicians are not held civilly or criminally liable for their actions, except in cases of negligence.