Mississippi HB478 would require health-care providers to obtain parental consent before treating minors.
Mississippi HB478 would amend state law to require health-care providers to obtain parental consent before treating minors. The bill mandates that providers present parents or guardians with a written document detailing their right to prevent others from consenting to treatment. If parents or guardians do not respond within 72 hours, certain other adults can consent. Exceptions include emergencies, judicial consent, and certain other circumstances. The bill also allows parents or guardians to designate additional adults who can consent to treatment.
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