Existing law authorizes a minor who is 12 years of age or older to consent to medical care and counseling relating to the diagnosis and treatment of a drug- or alcohol-related problem. Existing law exempts replacement narcotic abuse treatment, as specified, from these provisions.
This bill would authorize a minor who is 16 years of age or older to consent to replacement narcotic abuse treatment that uses buprenorphine at a physician's office, clinic, or health facility, by a licensed physician and surgeon or other health care provider, as specified, whether or not the minor also has the consent of their parent or guardian. The bill would authorize a minor 16 years of age or older to consent to any other medications for opioid use disorder from a licensed narcotic treatment program as replacement narcotic therapy without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian only if, and to the extent, expressly permitted by federal law.

Statutes affected:
AB816: 6929 FAM
02/13/23 - Introduced: 6929 FAM
09/05/23 - Amended Senate: 6929 FAM
09/14/23 - Enrolled: 6929 FAM
10/08/23 - Chaptered: 6929 FAM
AB 816: 6929 FAM