Louisiana HB948 protects parents' rights to choose medical treatments for their minor children, including alternative cancer treatments.
Louisiana HB948 safeguards parents' rights to make medical decisions for their minor children, including the choice to pursue alternative treatments for cancer in non-emergency situations. The bill prohibits government entities, courts, and healthcare providers from taking adverse actions against parents for these decisions. It also ensures that such decisions do not constitute medical neglect or abuse under state law. Additionally, the bill allows parents to seek legal remedies if their rights are violated, waiving governmental immunity to the extent of liability.
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