New Jersey S1188 lowers the age for minors to consent to behavioral health care treatment from 16 to 14.
New Jersey S1188 amends current law to allow minors aged 14 and older to consent to temporary outpatient behavioral health care treatment, excluding medication, under a licensed health care professional. This change aims to facilitate early intervention for mental health issues and substance use disorders, addressing the rising concern of teen suicide. The bill ensures that such consent is valid and binding, and confidential, unless mandated by law.
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