Allows minors aged twelve or older to consent to substance use treatment without parental approval.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow minors aged twelve or older to consent to hospital and medical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of a substance use disorder without parental approval. The consent of the minor is not subject to disaffirmance due to their age. This change aims to ensure that minors can access necessary treatment for substance use disorders more readily.
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