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Independent psychiatric care for teenagers from age 13

The act allows teenagers aged 13 and above to access outpatient psychiatric care without parental consent. Parents will be informed about the visit within 7 days unless it would harm the child. The changes aim to help young people get faster access to mental health support.
Key points
Teenagers from age 13 can independently schedule psychiatric outpatient visits without parental consent.
Doctors must inform parents within 7 days, but may skip this if they believe the parent could harm the child.
If the child's welfare is at risk, the facility must report to the family court.
Young patients must provide personal data and parent contact details for medical records.
Court permission is required when parents object for teenagers from age 16 and people with intellectual disabilities.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-06-25
For 238
Against 32
Abstain 145
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Previous:
Passed House
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Status:
Sent to Constitutional Tribunal
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy - o prawach pacjenta i Rzeczniku Praw Pacjenta oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 748
Process start date: 2024-10-28
Voting date: 2025-06-25
Voting no: 69
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Independent psychiatric care for teenagers from age 13

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 748.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Teenagers from age 13 can independently schedule psychiatric outpatient visits without parental consent.
  • Doctors must inform parents within 7 days, but may skip this if they believe the parent could harm the child.
  • If the child's welfare is at risk, the facility must report to the family court.
  • Young patients must provide personal data and parent contact details for medical records.
  • Court permission is required when parents object for teenagers from age 16 and people with intellectual disabilities.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Sent to Constitutional Tribunal.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Prezydent skierował ustawę do Trybunału Konstytucyjnego

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 748

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