REFERENCE TITLE: minors; consent; venereal disease prevention

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

2023

HB 2370

Introduced by

Representatives Sun: Cano, Contreras L, Contreras P, Hernandez L, Mathis

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:

START_STATUTE44-132.02. 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.END_STATUTE