This bill amends and reenacts specific sections of Louisiana law regarding a minor's consent to medical procedures and treatments. It establishes that parental consent is required for medical care provided to minors, with certain exceptions outlined. These exceptions include situations where the minor is a member of the armed forces, emancipated, pregnant, seeking treatment for substance misuse, or requiring care for sexually transmitted diseases. The bill also mandates that healthcare providers must grant parental access to medical records of minor children and protects healthcare professionals from civil and criminal liability when acting in good faith under these provisions.

Additionally, the bill repeals previous laws that allowed schools or facilities to provide preventive counseling or treatment to minors without parental consent. It clarifies that consent for medical treatment in emergencies is implied for individuals under eighteen and revises the definition of "patient" to include parents or guardians of minors. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen parental involvement in the healthcare decisions of minors while providing specific circumstances under which minors can consent to their own medical care.

Statutes affected:
HB775 Original: 40:1(A)(1)
HB775 Engrossed: 40:1(B)(2)
HB775 Enrolled: 40:1(B)(2)
HB775 Act 835: 40:1(B)(2)