Allows minors to consent to medical care for sexual offenses without parental consent.
This bill allows minors who are victims of sexual offenses to consent to medical care without needing parental consent. It also protects healthcare providers from liability if they rely on the minor's consent in good faith. The bill specifies that the minor's parents or guardians are not liable for the medical charges. It applies to hospital, medical, mental health, dental, and emergency care.
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