Bill Text: AZ HB2370 | 2023 | Fifty-sixth Legislature 1st Regular | Introduced
Bill Title: Minors; consent; venereal disease prevention
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-01-19 - House read second time [HB2370 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2023-HB2370-Introduced.html
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REFERENCE TITLE: minors; consent; venereal disease prevention |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session 2023
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HB 2370 |
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Introduced by Representatives Sun: Cano, Contreras L, Contreras P, Hernandez L, Mathis
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An Act
amending title 44, chapter 1, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 44-132.02; relating to contracts.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 44, chapter 1, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 44-132.02, to read:
44-132.02. Capacity of minor to consent to medical care to prevent venereal disease without consent of parent
Notwithstanding any other law, a minor may give consent to medical care and prescription usage related to the prevention of a venereal disease, and the consent is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority. The consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian is not necessary to authorize medical or pharmaceutical care.
