BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1759: Minors/lifesaving treatment

Concerning minors in need of lifesaving medical treatment.

Summary

Requires hospital administrators and licensed physicians to notify Child Protective Services (CPS) if a parent refuses available lifesaving medical treatment for a child and the child is at substantial risk of death without the treatment.
Requires the CPS to promptly investigate all reports from hospital administrators and licensed physicians regarding parental refusal to give consent for lifesaving medical treatment for a minor.
Directs the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for a child whenever CPS takes court action in response to a report from a licensed physician or hospital administrator regarding parental refusal to give consent for lifesaving medical treatment for a minor.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1759), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to minors in need of lifesaving medical treatment;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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