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CA AB 816

Title: Minors: consent to medical care.
Author: Matt Haney

Summary
AB 816, as amended, Haney. Minors: consent to medical care. Existing law authorizes a minor who is 12 years of age or older to consent to medical care and counseling relating to the diagnosis and treatment of a drug- or alcohol-related problem. Existing law exempts replacement narcotic abuse treatment, as specified, from these provisions.This bill would authorize a minor who is 16 years of age or older to consent to replacement narcotic abuse treatment that uses buprenorphine at a physician’s office, clinic, or health facility, by a licensed physician and surgeon or other health care provider, as specified, whether or not the minor also has the consent of their parent or guardian. The bill would authorize a minor 16 years of age or older to consent to any other medications for opioid use disorder from a licensed narcotic treatment program as replacement narcotic therapy without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian only if, and to the extent, expressly permitted by federal law.

Status
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 64. Noes 6.).

Bill Documents
CA AB 816 - 09/05/23 - Amended Senate
09/05/23 - CA AB 816 (09/05/23 - Amended Senate)

CA AB 816 - 02/13/23 - Introduced
02/13/23 - CA AB 816 (02/13/23 - Introduced)

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  • Matt Haney - D
    Assemblymember - State Assembly - CA
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    Sacramento, CA 94249-0017
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