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Parental Consent for Minors' Life-Sustaining Treatment Disclosure

New rules require hospitals and other medical providers participating in Medicaid or CHIP to clearly inform parents about their policies on consent for life-sustaining treatment for minors. This ensures parents have easier access to information about their rights and procedures related to medical decisions for their children, increasing their awareness and ability to influence healthcare.
Key points
Hospitals must publish online and provide upon request information about parental rights regarding medical decisions for children.
Medical facilities must clearly state whether parental consent is required for initiating, withdrawing, or denying life-sustaining treatment for a minor.
The requirement to disclose this information must be noted in the minor's medical records, and consent procedures must be described.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_206
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parental Accessibility Rights for Emergency and Negligent Treatment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_206.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must publish online and provide upon request information about parental rights regarding medical decisions for children.
  • Medical facilities must clearly state whether parental consent is required for initiating, withdrawing, or denying life-sustaining treatment for a minor.
  • The requirement to disclose this information must be noted in the minor's medical records, and consent procedures must be described.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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