LB369

Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental health care

Introduced·1/16/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB369 allows 18-year-olds to make health care decisions and minors under 19 in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental.

Nebraska LB369 amends the state's statutes to allow individuals who are 18 years of age or older to make health care decisions independently, without parental or guardian consent. Additionally, the bill permits minors under the age of 19 who are in the custody of the Department of Correctional Services to consent to their own medical and mental health care, also without parental or guardian approval. This change aims to provide autonomy and decision-making power to young adults and minors in specific circumstances.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 7, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Feb 7, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jan 28, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 07, 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Judiciary Committee