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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 610 Original 2020 Regular Session Landry
Abstract: Provides with respect to a minor's consent to medical treatment, including a forensic
medical examination.
Present law provides that a minor may consent to medical or surgical care or services provided by
a hospital or public clinic, or to the perform such services by a physician licensed to practice in this
state if the minor believes himself to be afflicted with an illness or disease. Further provides that
such consent shall be valid and binding as if the minor achieved his majority.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that a minor may also consent to a forensic medical
examination when the minor believes he has been afflicted with an illness or disease.
Proposed law provides that a sexual assault counselor licensed pursuant to present law may provide
sexual trauma treatment to a minor after the minor has provided consent to receive such counseling.
Further provides that the minor's consent shall be valid and binding as if the minor had achieved his
majority and shall not be considered null for reason of his age.
Proposed law does not negate or limit in any way any provision of present law that requires the
reporting of crimes against children under the age of 18.
(Amends R.S. 40:1079.1(A)(1); Adds R.S. 40:1079.4)